Yokohama has many shopping malls and shopping streets where you can enjoy sightseeing and shopping at the same time. In this article, we will introduce carefully selected spots for Yokohama's souvenirs among those popular shopping areas.
About shopping in Yokohama
There is an area called "Minatomirai" which is the centre of sightseeing in Yokohama. There are large and small facilities for shopping in the area, which is perfect for shopping.
By the way, the typical Yokohama souvenirs are Western-style cakes such as Marron cake and Sable and foods such as Yokohama ramen and Shumai. Besides, alcohol such as Yokohama beer and Shochu are famous. Each product has a unique package for souvenirs.
Red Brick Warehouse
The red brick warehouse is a shopping spot that takes advantage of its brick warehouse with a history of over 100 years. It was built in 1911 as a warehouse at the logistics base of Yokohama Port. It then became a tourist attraction where shopping, gourmet food and events gather in 2002. There are Warehouse No. 1 and No. 2 with over 60 shops in total. Yokohama's souvenir can be purchased on the first floor of Warehouse No.1 and the "Depot"(shop) is recommended. In addition to the standard souvenirs, there are also plenty of souvenirs related to the red brick warehouses such as Castellas in the shape of red bricks and 1.5kg brick-shaped chocolate.
Spot information
- Spot name: Red Brick Warehouse
- Street address: 1-1 Shinko, Naka-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture 231-0001
- Access: About 6 minutes on foot from Minatomirai Line "Nihon-Odori Station"
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Language: Japanese only
- Credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners Club International, UnionPay（depends on shops）
Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street
Motomachi Shopping Street is a shopping street that was formed with stores for foreigners in the middle of the 19th century. There are many shops full of unique features such as clothing, ceramics, imported goods and art galleries. There are also a lot of spots for gourmet food such as cafes and bakeries. Shops that handle unique products, especially the variety of shops, are worth a look.
Spot information
- Spot name: Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street
- Street address: 1-8 Motomachi, Naka-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture 231-0861
- Access: Close to Minatomirai Line "Motomachi-Chukagai Station"
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Language: English, Chinese
- Credit cards: VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners Club International, UnionPay（depends on shops）
Yokohama Landmark Plaza
Yokohama Landmark Plaza is a shopping mall attached to Yokohama's symbolic "Yokohama Landmark Tower". There are over 150 stores in the mall. Yokohama's souvenirs can be purchased at "Yokohama Memories" on the 5th floor. In addition to the traditional confectionery and goods, there are also food products from popular stores in Chinatown, exclusive products from Kanagawa Prefecture and Shonan's and Kamakura's souvenirs on sale.
In addition, if you go to Landmark Plaza, it is recommended to stop by the observation floor on the 69th floor of the Yokohama Landmark Tower. At a height of 273m above the ground, you can have a panoramic view of Yokohama's cityscape, Tokyo and even Mt. Fuji if the weather is fine.
Spot information
- Spot name: Yokohama Landmark Plaza
- Street address: 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012
- Access: About 3 minutes on foot from Minatomirai Line "Minatomirai Station"
- Wi-Fi: Available
- Language: English, Chinese, Korean
- Credit cards：VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners Club International, UnionPay（depends on shops）
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