Yokohama Private Tour: Night View with Chinatown

Walk Yokohama after dark at your own pace, with a guide who adjusts the route to suit you.

A private guided tour of Yokohama's night views takes you through downtown, the harbor, and Chinatown over four hours with a local English or Japanese-speaking guide and accidental insurance included. The itinerary adjusts to your comfort level, and from September through March you can add a 15-minute boat ride through the harbor. Pickup is included. Children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Yokohama night views and Chinatown

• View downtown Yokohama and Tokyo skyline
• See major buildings and Seabass boat dock
• Enjoy seaside shops and restaurants
• Visit Yokohama Chinatown and try local food
• Relax with night view of Minato Mirai

The experience

The tour starts with the downtown skyline and harbor lights, where on clear nights you can see the Tokyo skyline in the distance and sometimes Mount Fuji's silhouette. You'll walk past landmarks like the K Arena (the world's largest music venue), the Hilton, and corporate headquarters for Fujifilm, Yamaha, Sony and Nissan. The guide knows which vantage points work best for the time of year and adjusts the route based on what you want to see and how much walking feels right for you.

From there, the tour moves through the waterfront dining district where you can stop for ramen, ice cream or Hamburg steak if you want, then into Chinatown: the world's largest with over 200 restaurants. You can walk with steamed meat buns in hand or sit down for dim sum. Annin soft cream is a popular choice year-round. The final stretch is a 750-meter walk along the harbor with boats passing on one side and the Minato Mirai night view in front of you. Between September and March, you can also take a small boat called Seabass for about 15 minutes to see the harbor from the water. On select dates from October through March, a five-minute fireworks show lights up at 7pm.

The guide speaks English or Japanese and knows Yokohama well. Accidental insurance is included. Because the tour uses public transportation instead of a car, you'll move through the city at street level. If long walks are difficult, the guide can shorten distances and adjust stops so the evening still works for you.

What’s included

• A live guide in English or Japanese who knows Yokohama and customizes the route to your pace.
• accidental insurance.
• pickup from your location.
• access to downtown viewpoints, the harbor district and Chinatown on foot using public transport.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 16:00, 16:30 and 17:00

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by YOKOHAMA LIT

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Yokohama or nearby without a car: pickup is included, and the guide uses public transportation, so you don't need to arrange your own transport. The route adjusts to your comfort level, so you set the walking pace and can skip longer stretches if you prefer.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I see Mount Fuji on this tour?

On clear nights from the downtown viewpoint, you can see Mount Fuji's silhouette in the distance, though visibility depends on weather and season. The guide will point out the sight if conditions allow.

What's included in the four hours?

The tour includes the guide, accidental insurance, and public transportation to move between downtown, the harbor, and Chinatown. Food, drinks and boat rides cost extra. The boat ride is optional and available September through March.

Is there a fireworks show every night?

Fireworks happen on select dates from October through March at 7pm, not every night. Dates include Oct 24, Nov 14, Dec 12, 24, 31, and specific dates in January, February and March.

How much walking is involved?

The tour is built around walking at street level through downtown, the waterfront and Chinatown, with a 750-meter stretch along the harbor. If long walks are difficult, the guide can reduce distances and adjust the itinerary to lower physical strain.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the starting point?

Pickup is included with the tour, so the guide will meet you at your location. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to make your own way.