Yokohama

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Yokohama feels open. That’s often the first impression. The city stretches outward, toward water and sky, carrying a sense of movement and exchange that comes from its history as a port. Architecturally, Yokohama is layered. Historic warehouses sit near contemporary waterfront developments; wide promenades create space to breathe. Compared to Tokyo, the city feels less compressed, more horizontal.
What we enjoy most is how easily Yokohama invites wandering. The waterfront encourages long walks, and the city reveals itself gradually rather than all at once.

We often recommend Yokohama not as a destination in itself, but as a way to see Japan differently — more outward-facing, more relaxed, more spatially generous.