Yamashita Park

Yamashita Park is located by the sea, just a short walk from Yokohama Chinatown. It was opened in March of 1930, reclaiming the waterfront using rubble caused by the Great Kanto Earthquake.

The park spans 7.4 hectares and features a spacious promenade, flower beds, and fountains, and it is a popular place of relaxation for Yokohama locals and tourists alike. There are stunning views of Yokohama’s iconic beautiful scenery, including Yokohama Port and the Landmark Tower, and the park is popular for both its day and night views.

The anchored “NYK Hikawamaru” is open to the public, operating as a museum ship. It is a historic cargo liner, and it has been designated as an Important Cultural Property.

The park is also home to various monuments, such as the famous statue “The Girl with Red Shoes,” the “Yokohama Indian Water Fountain” donated by the local Indian community, and the “Guardian of Water” donated by Yokohama’s sister city of San Diego.

It is also a famous spot for roses, featuring 1,900 roses across around 160 species in bloom during spring and autumn.