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Yamashita Park
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Yamashita Park

Getting around: About a 5-10 minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station, along Yokohama's waterfront.
Hours: Open 24 hours as a public park, free to enter.

Yamashita Park is a waterfront park built in the 1930s partly using rubble from the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake as landfill, running along Yokohama Bay with views of passing ships and the harbor. The permanently docked Hikawa Maru ocean liner sits within the park, and the promenade is a pleasant walking route connecting toward Minato Mirai and Yokohama Chinatown.

It's a straightforward, free waterfront stroll best combined with the several other sights clustered in the same area rather than treated as a standalone destination.

Yamashita Park FAQs

Is there an entrance fee?

No, it's a free public park.

Is Hikawa Maru in this park?

Yes, the museum ship is permanently docked within Yamashita Park's waterfront.

How does it connect to other Yokohama sights?

It links via waterfront promenade to Minato Mirai in one direction and Yokohama Chinatown in the other, making it easy to combine into a longer walk.

How long should I plan for a visit?

About 30-45 minutes for the park itself, longer if adding Hikawa Maru.

How was the park's land created?

It was built in the 1930s partly using rubble and debris from the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake as landfill along the waterfront.

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