This is a list of top ten things to see and do in Yokohama when visiting by cruise or for longer. You don’t have to follow the exact way I have mentioned them, but it would be possible. Bear in mind what time of day you arrive in Yokohama and also how long you have […]
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RSS feed for this sectionExploring Chinatown in Yokohama
What can you expect when visiting Chinatown in Yokohama. Since 1859 when the first traders came to the port of Yokohama, the Chinese have been settling in the city. Today, Yokohama Chinatown is the largest in Japan and you can find it easily in central Yokohama. Like most ‘Chinatowns’ around the world, you’ll find plenty […]
What is to See at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Down near the port area you’ll find the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouses. These two buildings that you can’t mistake, are totally made from red bricks hence the name. These two buildings used to be the Customs Inspection House’s for Yokohama back in the 1920’s. Today they have been converted into a popular destination for locals & […]
Osanbashi Cruise Terminal Also Known As Osanbashi Pier
Welcome to Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal or Osanbashi Pier (大さん橋国際客船ターミナル, Ōsanbashi Kokusai Kyakusen Terminal) in Japanese. (in the photo above, you can see the waterfront Yamashita park area that runs along from the left of the pier and the Yokohama Marine Tower far left) Yokohama is a popular city just a short train ride from Tokyo. Cruise […]
Visiting The Landmark Tower & Sky Garden in Yokohama Japan
When visiting Yokohama for the first time, there are many things that will grab your attention, no more so than the skyline of the city. Like many cities in the world with magnificent skylines, there are usually a few key places that stand out. Yokohama is no different. Immediately you will see the Yokohama Bay […]
How To Get Your JR Pass For Japan Train Travel
This post is about how to get your JR Pass for Japan train travel. If you are thinking about visiting Japan, then I’d suggest getting a JR Pass. What is a JR Pass? A JR Pass is a train pass that allows you to travel on certain trains on the Japanese train network at a […]
Great Place to Stay in Yokohama Near The Osanbashi Cruise Terminal
Looking for a place to stay before or after cruising to Yokohama? After our cruise from Brisbane to Yokohama, we stayed at Hotel Jal City. When visiting Yokohama and looking for a place to stay that is comfortable and close to the cruise terminal, then take a look at this hotel, it might suit you. […]
Repositioning Cruise Japan to Vancouver on Celebrity Millennium
Today we get to start the second cruise of the Odyssey aboard the Celebrity Millennium cruising from Yokohama (Japan) to Vancouver (Canada) via Hakodate and Muroran in Japan and Petropavlovsk Kamchatka in Russia. Day 68 – May 10th, 2014. Cruise Day 1 – Boarding in Yokohama, Japan Repositioning Cruise, Japan to Vancouver on Celebrity Millennium […]
Last Full Day in Yokohama, Sushi Lunch
So this is our last full day in Yokohama before boarding the Celebrity Millennium tomorrow and heading off on our next high seas adventure this time cruising 14 days to Vancouver Canada. Day 67 – May 9th. First thing I do is start to pack the few items that we had washed and dried last […]
Black Cat Service in Japan, Yokoham
First of all what is the Black Cat Service in Japan? The Black Cat service is basically a luggage transport delivery service anywhere in Japan and also in some other countries. This is a little about our experience with the Black Cat Delivery Service. Day 66 – May 8th. Having given up our luggage at […]