Yokohama · Bashamichi, Nihon-odori and the harbor

Yokohama's Three Towers (Kanagawa Prefectural Office, Customs, Port Opening Hall)

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

Three historic towers, nicknamed after playing cards: King (Prefectural Office), Queen (Customs) and Jack (Port Opening Memorial Hall).

Nearest station: Right by Nihon-odori Station
Hours: Prefectural Office: Mon-Fri 8:30-17:15 (not holidays or New Year). Customs exhibition room: 10:00-16:00. Memorial Hall: city page lists 9:00-22:00 (visiting hours not confirmed)
Admission: The Customs exhibition room is free. The other pages list no fees

What to see

King (Prefectural Office): open to visitors on weekdays, with a rooftop deck over the port.
Queen (Customs): the free exhibition room on the first floor is open to visitors.
Jack (Port Opening Memorial Hall): a public hall built in 1917 for the port's 50th anniversary.
Viewing spot: the pavement by the Prefectural East Building shows all three.

History

The Prefectural Office dates from 1928, the Customs building from 1934 and the Memorial Hall from 1917. The Prefectural Office is an Important Cultural Property.

Getting there

Right next to the Prefectural Office exit of Nihon-odori Station, or about 10 minutes on foot from Kannai Station.

Address：1 Nihon-odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa (Prefectural Office)

Directions in Google Maps →Official website →

Before you go

The Customs room is closed at New Year and on 7 Nov 2026 (inspection). Some Prefectural Office rooms open only on special days. The Memorial Hall's city page (updated May 2024) says it closes on the second Wednesday.

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Nearby sights

← Yokohama guide: trains from Tokyo

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.