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Yokohama · Around Yamashita Park and Chinatown

Yokohama Marine Tower

How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24

An observation tower beside Yamashita Park, with decks at 91 m and 94 m giving 360-degree views.

Nearest station
Nearest station: Motomachi-Chukagai
Hours
10:00-22:00. Day ticket 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30); night ticket 18:00-22:00 (last entry 21:30)
Admission
Day: high school and up 1,000 yen weekdays / 1,200 yen weekends and holidays; elementary and junior high 500 / 600 yen; under school age free. Night: 1,200 / 1,400 yen

What to see

  • Observation floors: the 29th and 30th floors, at 91 m and 94 m.
  • Green walls: planted to blend with the greenery of Yamashita Park.
  • Audio guide: the official multilingual guide started on 2 June 2026.

History

It was completed in 1961. 2026 is its 65th anniversary, and a multilingual audio guide has started.

Getting there

The nearest station is Motomachi-Chukagai on the Minatomirai Line. The official site gives no walking time.

Address:14-1 Yamashitacho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023

Directions in Google Maps →Official website →

Before you go

Open every day, but may close in strong wind. One of the two lifts to the observation deck has been taken out of service temporarily (notice of 10 Oct 2026), so weekends may involve waiting. There is no stair access.

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Sources

Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.

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