Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide
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Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide is a 4-hour experience in Yokohama, Japan, from $6600 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 43 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (43)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $6600 per person
Enjoy an efficient, half-day walking tour of Yokohama accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional sides of these dynamic and ancient Japa
What you get
- Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list (Yokohama or Kamakura)
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Yokohama
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
About this experience
Enjoy an efficient, half-day walking tour of Yokohama accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional sides of these dynamic and ancient Japanese cities during this half-day tour. For options to experience both modern and traditional sides of Japan outside of Tokyo, the cities of Yokohama may be the best. Our nationally-licensed and experienced English-speaking guides will help you efficiently spend a half-day walking tour of these areas. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
What's included
Included
- Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list (Yokohama or Kamakura)
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Yokohama
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Not included
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private transportation
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
What you'll see and do
Sankeien Gardens
Sankeien (三溪園) is a spacious Japanese style garden in southern Yokohama which exhibits a number of historic buildings from across Japan. There is a pond, small rivers, flowers and wonderful scrolling trails that make you think you are in Kyoto rather than Yokohama. The garden was built by Hara Sankei and opened to the public in 1904. Among the historic buildings exhibited in the park are an elegant daimyo (feudal lord) residence, several tea houses and the main hall and three storied pagoda of Kyoto's old Tomyoji Temple.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Yokohama Minato Mirai 21
Minato Mirai 21 (みなとみらい 21) is a seaside urban area in central Yokohama whose name means "harbor of the future". It has many large high-rises, including the Landmark Tower, which was Japan's tallest building from 1993 until 2014. The area was a large shipyard until the 1980s, when development began to turn it into a new city center. Minato Mirai is blessed with a great location along the water and has a wealth of attractions. Visitors to the area will be able to find shopping centers, hotels, a convention center, an amusement park, a relaxation center with hot spring baths, museums and park space.
30 minutes here
Yokohama Chinatown
Yokohama Chinatown (横浜中華街, Yokohama Chūkagai) is Japan's largest Chinatown, located in central Yokohama. A large number of Chinese stores and restaurants can be found in the narrow and colorful streets of Chinatown. Various events and festivals such as Chinese New Year around the beginning of February are also held at Chinatown. Yokohama Chinatown quickly developed, after the port of Yokohama had been one of the first Japanese ports to be opened to foreign trade in 1859. It became the residence of the many Chinese traders who settled down in the city. Today, there are more businesses than actual residents living in the area. Four colorful gates stand at the entrances to Chinatown, and five more gates can be found within. The Kanteibyo is a gaudily colored temple in the center of Chinatown. Constructed in 1873 by Chinese residents, it is dedicated to the Chinese god of good business and prosperity.
30 minutes here
Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama
The Cup Noodles Museum (also known as the 安藤百福発明記念館, Andō Momofuku Hatsumei Kinenkan) is a fun and interactive museum in Yokohama's Minato Mirai District that shows the history of instant ramen noodles using a combination of whimsical exhibits and hands on workshops. It was opened by the Nissin Food company, whose founder invented instant ramen noodles in 1958 as a fast and convenient food. It is the second cup noodles museum to open in Japan; the first is the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum in Osaka. Tickets can only be purchased on the day. You must line up before 10am at the museum in order to purchase tickets.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Motomachi Park
For most of the 250 years of the Edo Period (1603-1867), the rulers of Japan prohibited almost all interactions with foreign countries. When the period of isolation finally ended in the 1850s, Yokohama was one of only a few port towns where foreign traders, looking to profit from the newly opened country, were permitted to reside. While the Chinese made themselves a Chinatown, Westerners took up in the hills of the Yamate area, which was also called "The Bluff". The Yamate area (山手) retains a number of sites relating to its history as the main residential district of Westerners in Yokohama. However, because of the Great Kanto Earthquake, few of them predate 1923. Present day Yamate is still for the most part a hilly residential area with some pleasant parks. As visitors travel between Yamate's sightseeing spots, they will see by the international schools and churches that the presence of Western residents continues to this day.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Yamate 234ban Residence
For most of the 250 years of the Edo Period (1603-1867), the rulers of Japan prohibited almost all interactions with foreign countries. When the period of isolation finally ended in the 1850s, Yokohama was one of only a few port towns where foreign traders, looking to profit from the newly opened country, were permitted to reside. While the Chinese made themselves a Chinatown, Westerners took up in the hills of the Yamate area, which was also called "The Bluff". The Yamate area (山手) retains a number of sites relating to its history as the main residential district of Westerners in Yokohama. However, because of the Great Kanto Earthquake, few of them predate 1923. Present day Yamate is still for the most part a hilly residential area with some pleasant parks. As visitors travel between Yamate's sightseeing spots, they will see by the international schools and churches that the presence of Western residents continues to this day.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Shinyokohama Ramen Museum
The Shinyokohama Raumen Museum (新横浜ラーメン博物館, Shin Yokohama Ra-men Hakubutsukan) is a unique museum about ramen, a very popular Japanese noodle dish which was originally introduced from China. In a gallery on the first floor, the Ramen Museum presents the history of ramen noodles in Japan, including the big success of instant ramen. It displays the variety of noodles, soups, toppings and bowls used across Japan, and shows how the noodles are made. On the two basement floors, visitors can explore a 1:1 replica of some streets and houses of Shitamachi, the old town of Tokyo, of around the year 1958, when the popularity of ramen was rapidly increasing. Nine ramen restaurants can be found there, each featuring a ramen dish from a different region of Japan.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Yamashita Park
Yamashita Park (山下公園, Yamashita Kōen) is a public park that stretches about 750 meters along Yokohama's waterfront. The park is about a hundred meters wide, and consists mostly of open green space. It was constructed after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. Strolling through Yamashita Park, it is hard to miss the massive ocean liner in the water beside the promenade. The ship is called the Hikawa Maru, and was first put into service in 1930 along the Yokohama-Vancouver/Seattle line. The ship had first-class cabins that attracted the likes of the imperial family and Charlie Chaplin for the transpacific journey. In 1960, after 30 years at sea, the ship was retired. It now serves as a museum, with informative displays and interiors in the style of the 1930s.
20 minutes here
Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal
The Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal (大さん橋国際客船ターミナル, Ōsanbashi Kokusai Kyakusen Terminal), also known as Osanbashi Pier, is located between Minato Mirai and Yamashita Park. It is where international cruise ships dock when they visit Yokohama. The 400 meter pier has walkways and green spaces that are open to the general public, making Osanbashi Pier an interesting attraction even for travelers not boarding a ship. The pier was originally built in 1894, but was reconstructed in 2002 as a passenger terminal. Its bold new design incorporates grass and floor boards that mimic rolling waves. The pier is one of Yokohama's best spots for a walk, and for unobstructed views of the Minato Mirai skyline. Below the walking area there are boarding facilities, shops, restaurants and a hall for small exhibitions and events.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Japan Guide Agency
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 44 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
44 verified traveler reviews for Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The perfect day
This was a fabulous choice for us. Our tour guide Ryoko customized our day based on what we wanted to see. She listened to our needs and customized a tour that was perfect for us. I would highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, and we loved spending the day with her.
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Disappointing Private Tour – Better Off Exploring on Your Own
Unfortunately, this private half-day tour in Yokohama was the biggest disappointment of our trip. Our guide, Masa, seemed more focused on getting from one location to the next than actually providing a guided experience. It’s one of the quietest tour as he some very little. For most of the tour, we simply followed him as he walked ahead at a brisk pace, often without checking to see if we were keeping up or even still behind him. Because there was so little commentary or interaction, it didn’t feel like a guided tour at all. We left feeling that we would have learned more and enjoyed ourselves more by exploring Yokohama on our own at our own pace. Perhaps others may have a different experience, but ours lacked the engagement, storytelling, and personal attention we expect from a private tour. I can’t recommend it based on our experience.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your review and we are sorry to hear about your experience! The walking tours can be very fast paced, depending on the sites visited. We will ask the guide to make that clearer in the pre-tour communication and also to check in more with customer during the tour. We hope that you were able to enjoy other sites in Japan! Japan Guide Agency
via Viator
Kahori Tour
Kahori was an excellent tour guide. We also worked on her English along the tour. She was very informative.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind and encouraging feedback. I really enjoyed spending time with both of you. It was a lovely day, and the view of Sankeien Garden was truly beautiful. We also enjoyed a traditional Japanese lunch together. Let’s visit other nice places together when you come back. Kahori
via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour of Yokohama with Seizo
Had a very nice tour with Seizo Kamiuto. It was raining hard at the appointment time and he nicely agreed to delay the start by 2 hours so that we could avoid the rain. We saw the Sankeien Garden, Chinatown , and the waterfront Yamashita Park. Seizo is very knowledgeable and gave us easy to understand descriptions of the area and Japan’s history. Also took us on a city bus and the subway so we added to the variety of transportation modes we have used in Japan. All-in-all an excellent tour!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your very valuable and favorable comments on my guiding. It was a great honor for me to have the opportunity to guide you in Yokohama. I myself enjoyed visiting popular sightseeing spots in Yokohama with you, especially seeing the beautiful Sankeien Garden. I wish you and your family the very best for the future. Best Regards Seizo Kamiuto
via Tripadvisor
Shinji took us around as...
Shinji took us around as we requested, very friendly and knowledgeable. He showed us how to ride local buses and trains.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind review. We enjoyed Kamakura as the new green leaves began to sprout at the end of spring. I would be happy if our experience using public transportation becomes one of your memories of sightseeing in Japan. Thank you again. Shinji
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $6600 to $33000
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 15
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 77
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Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Yokohama.
How much does Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide cost?
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Prices start at $6600 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Yokohama usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Yokohama is not rushed.
Is Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 43 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Yokohama, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide?
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Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Yokohama can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Yokohama and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Yokohama Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Yokohama within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Yokohama?
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On Outty we rank every Yokohama experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Yokohama Ramen Adventure near Tokyo: From Factory to Home Cooking, Tokyo in 1 Day from Yokohama: Private Tour, Licensed Guide, Kamakura Customized Private Tour in 1 Day, Licensed Guide. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Yokohama?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Yokohama?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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