Minatomirai
Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan
On the way back you get a beautiful view of the Yokohama city skyline, Minatomirai area, and Yokohama Port.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:36
Welcome to Mee-nah-toh Mee-rye 21, the 'Port of the Future' in Yokohama. As a scholar of urban development, I find this district to be a fascinating case study in how a historic industrial harbor can be transformed into a global…
Listen in the app2Queen's Square and the Mega-Escalators1:18
We start at the Queen's Square complex, which acts as a primary hub for the Minatomirai subway line. This is not just a mall; it is a massive architectural puzzle consisting of three separate towers—Towers A, B, and C—all…
Listen in the app3The Landmark Tower and Sky Garden1:22
Directly adjacent to Queen's Square is the Yokohama Landmark Tower, an unmistakable 70-story skyscraper standing at over 296 meters. Until recently, it was the tallest building in Japan. …
Listen in the app4Art Square and the 'Mark Is' Parkway1:14
As we exit the Landmark Tower, we enter Art Square, a long, scenic outdoor space that acts as a connector between the various malls. This area is a triumph of accessible urban design, featuring smooth walkways, ramps, and…
Listen in the app5Cosmo World — The Harbor Amusement Park1:18
Across the bridge from the shopping towers lies Cosmo World, a charming amusement park that serves as a date-night icon and family favorite. You'll know you've arrived when you see the giant Ferris wheel, the Cosmo Clock 21,…
Listen in the app6The Cup Noodles Museum — Creativity and Instant Ramen1:17
Continuing our walk along the water, we reach the Cup Noodles Museum. This is not just a collection of food packages; it is an 'art gallery plus museum' dedicated to the spirit of creative thinking and the history of instant…
Listen in the app7Hammerhead and the Craft 7-Eleven1:14
Walking further toward the harbor edge, we encounter 'Hammerhead,' a combined cruise ship terminal and seaside mall. The name comes from the historic hammerhead crane that still stands nearby, a relic of the port's industrial era. …
Listen in the app8The Red Brick Warehouse — Historic Event Space1:12
Our final stop is the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (Akarenga Soko). These two massive structures were built in the late Meiji and early Taisho periods as model government warehouses. …
Listen in the app9Closing1:02
As we conclude our tour of Mee-nah-toh Mee-rye, I hope you have enjoyed this journey through the layers of Yokohama's history and its bold vision for the future. We have ascended to the clouds at the Landmark Tower, explored the…
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What is Minatomirai?
Minatomirai is a place in Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 11 min 33 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.4576, 139.6325 |
| Last updated |
