Yokohama has a lot of shopping malls and shopping streets where at the same moment you can enjoy sightseeing and shopping. In this article, among these famous shopping fields, we will present thoroughly chosen places for Yokohama's souvenirs.
About shopping in Yokohama
There is a "Minatomirai" region that is Yokohama's sightseeing center. The region has big and small shopping facilities that are ideal for shopping.
The typical Yokohama souvenirs are, by the manner, Western-style cakes like Marron cake and Sable, as well as products like Yokohama ramen and Shumai. Alcohol like Yokohama beer and Shochu are also well-known. Each item has a distinctive souvenir package.
Red Brick Warehouse
The red brick warehouse is a shopping place with a history of over 100 years taking advantage of its brick warehouse. It was constructed as a warehouse at Yokohama Port's logistics base in 1911. It then became a tourist attraction, gathering in 2002 shopping, gourmet food and activities. With more than 60 stores in total, there are Warehouse No. 1 and No. 2. The souvenir of Yokohama can be bought on Warehouse No.1's first floor and the "Depot"(shop) is suggested. Besides the standard souvenirs, there are also plenty of souvenirs related to red brick warehouses like Castellas in the form of red bricks and 1,5 kg of 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 created in the mid-19th century with shops for foreigners. There are many stores with distinctive characteristics like clothing, ceramics, imported products and galleries of art. There are many gourmet food places, such as cafes and bakeries, as well. Shops dealing with distinctive products are worth a look, particularly the variety of stores.
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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