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Best walking routes in Yokohama

22 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

3.6 scoreHills 0/106.5 kmBest Apr, May, Oct, Nov
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#1
Viewpoint

Towers of Yokohama Walk

Towers

5 stops4.1 km1 h 20 min~133 m stairs

4.1 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops5stops+12 mgain~133 mstairs
2.7 sights8.3 efficiency0.2 hills8.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+12 m climb along route
  1. Ehrismann Residence
  2. Yokohama Marine Tower
  3. Nippon Maru
  4. Landmark Tower
  5. Yokohama Media Tower
0–39 m

Photo: ViewpointTYORON2CC BY-SA 3.0

4.7/10
#2
Viewpoint

One Hour in Yokohama: A Short Walk

1 hour

6 stops2.4 km1 h 10 min

2.4 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops6stops+0 mgain
3.1 sights7.0 efficiency0.0 hills7.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 20 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Berrick Hall
  2. Ehrismann Residence
  3. Yokohama Marine Tower
  4. Yamashita Park
  5. Kanagawa Arts Theatre
  6. Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao
2–42 m

Photo: ViewpointMatthide127CC0

4.5/10
#3
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Yokohama

Walking tour

11 stops7.2 km2 h 40 min~147 m stairs

7.2 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops11stops+53 mgain~147 mstairs
3.4 sights7.9 efficiency0.9 hills3.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 35 min+ up to 3 h 40 min insides+53 m climb along route
  1. Ehrismann Residence
  2. Yokohama Marine Tower
  3. Yamashita Park
  4. Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao
  5. Yokohama Curry Museum
  6. Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History
  7. Nippon Maru
  8. Yokohama Museum of Art
  9. Yokohama Port Museum
  10. Nippon Maru Memorial Park
  11. Nogeyama Zoo
0–46 m

Photo: Viewpointジョジョの珍妙な冒険CC BY-SA 4.0

4.3/10
#4
Viewpoint

Yokohama Museum Walk

Museums

6 stops4.1 km1 h 25 min

4.1 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops6stops+0 mgain
2.4 sights7.0 efficiency0.0 hills8.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 4 h 40 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Yokohama Curry Museum
  2. Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History
  3. Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama
  4. Yokohama Port Museum
  5. Yokohama Museum of Art
  6. Anpanman Children's Museum
0–6 m

Photo: ViewpointWiiiiCC BY-SA 3.0

4.2/10
#5
Viewpoint

Yokohama in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

10 stops4.4 km1 h 45 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~3 h 25 min.

Inside: Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History (~40 min) + Yokohama Museum of Art (~1 h). Estimates only.

4.4 kmdistance1 h 45 minwith stops10stops~3 h 25 minfull day+7 mgain
3.2 sights7.5 efficiency0.1 hills4.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+7 m climb along route
  1. Ehrismann Residence
  2. Yokohama Marine Tower
  3. Yamashita Park
  4. Kanagawa Arts Theatre
  5. Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall
  6. Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History (inside ~40 min)
  7. Yokohama Port Museum
  8. Nippon Maru Memorial Park
  9. Nippon Maru
  10. Yokohama Museum of Art (inside ~1 h)
0–42 m

Photo: ViewpointDudvaCC BY-SA 4.0

4.1/10
#6
Viewpoint

Yokohama Parks Walk

Parks

5 stops5.3 km1 h 55 min~168 m stairs

5.3 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops5stops+49 mgain~168 mstairs
2.5 sights8.0 efficiency0.8 hills4.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+49 m climb along route
  1. Yamate Italian Garden
  2. Yamashita Park
  3. Nippon Maru Memorial Park
  4. Nogeyama Park
  5. Nogeyama Zoo
0–49 m

Photo: Viewpoint外国人CC BY 3.0

4.1/10
#7
Viewpoint

Yokohama Loop Walk from Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao

Loop

10 stops4.8 km2 h 15 min

4.8 kmdistance2 h 15 minwith stops10stops+18 mgain
1.8 sights6.5 efficiency0.3 hills9.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 40 min insides+18 m climb along route
  1. Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao
  2. Chinatown
  3. Yokohama Marine Tower
  4. Yamashita Park
  5. Ōsanbashi Pier
  6. Zou-no-hana Park
  7. Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall
  8. The Church of Christ in Japan
  9. Kanagawa Arts Theatre
  10. Yokohama Omoshiro Aquarium
2–20 m

Photo: ViewpointMatthide127CC0

4.0/10
#8
Viewpoint

Churches & Cathedrals of Yokohama Walk

Churches

5 stops3.6 km1 h 35 min

3.6 kmdistance1 h 35 minwith stops5stops+10 mgain
1.2 sights7.5 efficiency0.2 hills9.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+10 m climb along route
  1. Yokohama Christ Church
  2. Sacred Heart Cathedral
  3. Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao
  4. The Church of Christ in Japan
  5. Yokohama Shiloh Church
2–43 m

Photo: ViewpointKakidaiCC BY-SA 4.0

4.0/10
#9
Viewpoint

Minato Mirai, Yokohama: Walking Route

DistrictMinato Mirai

10 stops3.2 km1 h 45 min

3.2 kmdistance1 h 45 minwith stops10stops+0 mgain
1.9 sights6.4 efficiency0.0 hills9.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Rinkō Park
  2. Anpanman Children's Museum
  3. Marinos Town
  4. Yokohama Media Tower
  5. Yokohama Museum of Art
  6. Grand Mall Park
  7. Landmark Tower
  8. Nippon Maru
  9. Yokohama Port Museum
  10. Nippon Maru Memorial Park
1–6 m

Photo: ViewpointMatthide127CC0

3.9/10
#10
Viewpoint

Yokohama in 2 Hours on Foot

2 hours

10 stops5.9 km2 h 15 min

5.9 kmdistance2 h 15 minwith stops10stops+55 mgain
2.6 sights7.7 efficiency0.9 hills3.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 3 h 40 min insides+55 m climb along route
  1. Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao
  2. Kanagawa Arts Theatre
  3. Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History
  4. Yokohama Curry Museum
  5. Nogeyama Park
  6. Yokohama Nigiwai-za Theatre
  7. Yokohama Port Museum
  8. Nippon Maru Memorial Park
  9. Nippon Maru
  10. Yokohama Museum of Art
1–46 m

Photo: ViewpointMatthide127CC0

3.8/10
#11
Viewpoint

Churches of Yokohama in 2 Hours

Churches

5 stops2.2 km1 h 15 min

2.2 kmdistance1 h 15 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
1.6 sights7.7 efficiency0.0 hills6.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Yokohama Christ Church
  2. Ehrismann Residence
  3. Sacred Heart Cathedral
  4. Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao
  5. The Church of Christ in Japan
5–43 m

Photo: ViewpointAw1805CC BY-SA 3.0

3.7/10
#12
Viewpoint

Yamashitacho, Yokohama: Walking Route

DistrictYamashitacho

6 stops1.7 km1 h

1.7 kmdistance1 hwith stops6stops+5 mgain
2.6 sights6.3 efficiency0.1 hills4.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 20 min+ up to 20 min insides+5 m climb along route
  1. Chinatown
  2. Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao
  3. Yokohama Omoshiro Aquarium
  4. Kanagawa Arts Theatre
  5. Yamashita Park
  6. Yokohama Marine Tower
1–9 m

Photo: ViewpointMatthide127CC0

3.6/10
#13
Viewpoint

Old Town of Yokohama in 2 Hours

Old town

7 stops4.7 km1 h 50 min

4.7 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops7stops+18 mgain
1.0 sights7.8 efficiency0.3 hills6.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+18 m climb along route
  1. Uchikoshi Bridge
  2. Sacred Heart Cathedral
  3. Yokohama Christ Church
  4. Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao
  5. The Church of Christ in Japan
  6. Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall
  7. Yoshida Bridge
1–44 m

Photo: ViewpointKakidaiCC BY-SA 4.0

3.5/10
#14
Viewpoint

Bridges of Yokohama Walk

Bridges

5 stops5.3 km1 h 30 min

5.3 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops5stops+6 mgain
1.4 sights8.0 efficiency0.1 hills4.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+6 m climb along route
  1. Ehrismann Residence
  2. Uchikoshi Bridge
  3. Yoshida Bridge
  4. Nippon Maru
  5. Megami Bridge
1–44 m

Photo: ViewpointMatthide127CC0

3.4/10
#15
Viewpoint

Nishi Ward, Yokohama: Walking Route

DistrictNishi Ward

11 stops5.7 km2 h 30 min~201 m stairs

5.7 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops11stops+55 mgain~201 mstairs
2.0 sights7.2 efficiency0.9 hills3.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+ up to 2 h insides+55 m climb along route
  1. Rinkō Park
  2. Marinos Town
  3. Cats Theatre
  4. Yokohama Media Tower
  5. Yokohama Museum of Art
  6. Yokohama Port Museum
  7. Nippon Maru Memorial Park
  8. Nippon Maru
  9. Kamonyama Park
  10. Nogeyama Park
  11. Nogeyama Zoo
1–49 m

Photo: ViewpointGuilhem Vellut from Annecy, FranceCC BY 2.0

3.4/10
#16
Viewpoint

Yokohama Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

13 stops8.9 km3 h 15 min~240 m stairs

8.9 kmdistance3 h 15 minwith stops13stops+53 mgain~240 mstairs
2.8 sights7.3 efficiency0.9 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+53 m climb along route
  1. Ehrismann Residence
  2. Yokohama Marine Tower
  3. Yamashita Park
  4. Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao
  5. Kanagawa Arts Theatre
  6. KING, QUEEN & JACK TOWERS YOKOHAMA VIEW POINT
  7. 県庁本庁舎(King)屋上展望台
  8. Yokohama Port Museum
  9. Nippon Maru Memorial Park
  10. Yokohama Museum of Art
  11. Sky Garden
  12. Nippon Maru
  13. Nogeyama Zoo
0–46 m

Photo: ViewpointMatthide127CC0

3.3/10
#17
Viewpoint

Parks of Yokohama in 2 Hours

Parks

6 stops5.3 km2 h 5 min~133 m stairs

5.3 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops6stops+20 mgain~133 mstairs
0.8 sights7.3 efficiency0.3 hills4.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+20 m climb along route
  1. Zou-no-hana Park
  2. Rinkō Park
  3. Marinos Town
  4. Grand Mall Park
  5. Nippon Maru Memorial Park
  6. Kamonyama Park
1–24 m

Photo: ViewpointVolfgangCC BY-SA 3.0

3.0/10
#18
Viewpoint

Best Viewpoints in Yokohama: Walking Route

Viewpoints

7 stops5.5 km1 h 50 min

5.5 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops7stops+6 mgain
1.2 sights6.7 efficiency0.1 hills4.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+6 m climb along route
  1. Yokohama Marine Tower
  2. 県庁本庁舎(King)屋上展望台
  3. OSANBASHI VIEWPOINT
  4. KING, QUEEN & JACK TOWERS YOKOHAMA VIEW POINT
  5. Zou-no-hana Terrace
  6. KING, QUEEN & JACK TOWERS YOKOHAMA VIEW POINT
  7. Sky Garden
0–10 m

Photo: ViewpointNEO-NEEDCC BY-SA 4.0

2.9/10
#19
Viewpoint

2 Days in Yokohama: Walking Itinerary

Multi-day

2 days40 stops32.2 km

12.9 kmdistance5 h 10 minwith stops21stops+37 mgain~245 mstairs
1.7 sights7.0 efficiency0.6 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 50 min+ up to 3 h 45 min insides+37 m climb along route
  1. Ehrismann Residence
  2. Yokohama Christ Church
  3. Yokohama Marine Tower
  4. Yamashita Park
  5. Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao
  6. Yokohama Omoshiro Aquarium
  7. Kanagawa Arts Theatre
  8. Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall
  9. Zou-no-hana Park
  10. Rinkō Park
  11. Marinos Town
  12. Gongen'yama Castle
  13. Hongaku-ji Temple
  14. Sotetsu Honda Theatre
  15. Cats Theatre
  16. Yokohama Media Tower
  17. Yokohama Museum of Art
  18. Grand Mall Park
  19. Nippon Maru
  20. Yokohama Port Museum
  21. Nippon Maru Memorial Park
0–42 m

Photo: ViewpointMatthide127CC0

2.8/10
#20
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Yokohama in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops6.4 km2 h 20 min~101 m stairs

6.4 kmdistance2 h 20 minwith stops8stops+25 mgain~101 mstairs
0.4 sights7.7 efficiency0.4 hills1.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+25 m climb along route
  1. Zou-no-hana Park
  2. Megami Bridge
  3. Rinkō Park
  4. Grand Mall Park
  5. Yokohama Media Tower
  6. Cats Theatre
  7. Yokohama Noh Theater
  8. Yokohama Shiloh Church
0–28 m

Photo: Viewpointhasano_jpCC BY 3.0

2.4/10
#21
Viewpoint

Yokohama Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

11 stops8.7 km3 h 10 min~101 m stairs

8.7 kmdistance3 h 10 minwith stops11stops+22 mgain~101 mstairs
0.7 sights7.4 efficiency0.4 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 55 min+ up to 2 h 25 min insides+22 m climb along route
  1. Yokohama Christ Church
  2. Sacred Heart Cathedral
  3. Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao
  4. The Church of Christ in Japan
  5. Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall
  6. Yoshida Bridge
  7. Yokohama Shiloh Church
  8. Megami Bridge
  9. Yokohama Media Tower
  10. Gongen'yama Castle
  11. Hongaku-ji Temple
0–43 m

Photo: ViewpointWiiiiCC BY-SA 3.0

2.3/10
#22
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Yokohama: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops10.4 km3 h 50 min~159 m stairs

10.4 kmdistance3 h 50 minwith stops11stops+46 mgain~159 mstairs
0.3 sights7.7 efficiency0.8 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 20 min+ up to 1 h 45 min insides+46 m climb along route
  1. Odori Park (Yokohama)
  2. Yokohama Christ Church
  3. Yokohama Omoshiro Aquarium
  4. The Church of Christ in Japan
  5. Zou-no-hana Park
  6. Rinkō Park
  7. Grand Mall Park
  8. Yokohama Media Tower
  9. Cats Theatre
  10. Hongaku-ji Temple
  11. Gongen'yama Castle
0–39 m

Photo: ViewpointKCyamazakiCC BY-SA 4.0

2.2/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Yokohama walking stats

From the 23 rated routes208 stops total56 unique places.

Most climb2 Days in Yokohama: Walking Itinerary — Day 2+224 m along route
Most stops / kmYamashitacho, Yokohama: Walking Route3.6 stops per km
Least climbOne Hour in Yokohama: A Short Walk+0 m along route
Most stairs2 Days in Yokohama: Walking Itinerary — Day 2~865 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest19.3 km1.7 km2 Days in Yokohama: Walking Itinerary — Day 2 / Yamashitacho, Yokohama: Walking Route
Places on routes56unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Yokohama FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
Towers of Yokohama Walk (4.1 km, 1 h 20 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Yokohama?
Apr, May, Oct, Nov are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Yamashitacho, Yokohama: Walking Route1.7 km, walking 20 min.
One hour in Yokohama?
One Hour in Yokohama: A Short Walk: walking 30 min, with stops 1 h 10 min, 6 stops.
One-day plan?
Yokohama in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 10 stops, ~1 h 45 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 3 h 25 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.