Yokosuka Things to Do

The records of Kirin Brewery Co. indicate that beer was first brewed commercially in Japan in Amanuma area. Kirin Park is a small city park that covers part of the old Amanuma area, and features the special old well known as "B... more

When you feel the need to load up on vitamins the natural way, rather than in capsule form, there is no better place to do it than at Takano Fruits Parlor. This branch is conveniently located in the outdoor court off the ground... more

Besides real artifacts that chronicle Yokohama's 20,000-year history, there are numerous, models, exhibits and displays for further learning. Of particular interest is the model of a teahouse from the Tokaido highway. The seven... more

The Silk Museum is a delightful museum that portrays the role that silk has played in the history of Yokohama. In the years after Japan opened its doors to the world, silk was its major export, and Yokohama was the primary port... more

For an overview of the lifestyles of very early Japanese, this is the place to visit. The distinctive huts with their thatched roofs are located in a large open area in suburban Yokohama. In the small, interesting archaeologica... more

Soho's Omotesando is a spacious place situated atop the CDI Aoyama Studios. This place is the brain child of Tokyo's restaurant guru Soho Tsukikawa. Cocktails are served in plenty and the decor has a very modern look including... more

This is a cemetery in a beautiful suburban Yokohama site, which has more than 2,000 graves of British Commonwealth citizens. The area covers more than 73,000 square meters. Land for the British Commonwealth cemetery was appropr... more

The Kanagawa Kenmin Hall is one of the Prefecture's best concert venues, staging all genres of music including classical, opera, pop, rock and jazz. There are two halls; the larger one seats 2,439, while the smaller one seats 4... more

Yokohama has four cemeteries for foreigners, but the gaijin bochi is the best known and is also the oldest. It was established in 1859 when two Russian marines were interred on the grounds of Zotokuin Temple. Now there are abou... more

The Naka Ward Office is one of the 19 administrative offices in Yokohama City. Foreigner residents must report to the office of the ward they reside in to take care of such matters as Alien Registration, family registry, person... more