Rinkō Park

Park Waterfront park with views across Tokyo Bay

A waterfront green space in Yokohama’s bay area, Rinkō Park draws people for harbor views, open lawns, cherry blossom season and proximity to Minato Mirai attractions and evening skyline photography.

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Rinkō Park (often spelled Rinko Park) is a public waterfront park in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai district, offering open lawn, promenades and bay views. It is a compact urban park used for relaxation and informal recreation.

The park provides direct sightlines to the harbour and the illuminated Yokohama Bay Bridge, and has paved walkways and grassy areas for visitors. It is commonly visited by locals and tourists for waterfront views, photography and light recreation.

Located in the Minato Mirai area, the park is within easy walking distance of other waterfront attractions and is served by local transit connections.

  • Best viewpoints: The park is known for clear views of the Yokohama Bay Bridge and the Minato Mirai skyline, making it a popular spot at sunset and after dark.

What to See #

  • Promenade and lawn plaza: A waterfront lawn and promenade that faces the bay and provides open space for picnics, events and unobstructed views of the harbour skyline.
  • Pier and vantage points: An eastern pier and walkway that give elevated views of the water and of the Yokohama Bay Bridge at night when it is illuminated.
Rinkō Park
Rinkō Park, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
35.4615, 139.6371

How to Get to Rinkō Park #

Rinkō Park is typically reached on foot from nearby neighborhoods or by short local bus or bicycle rides; consult local maps or station signage for the nearest train line and walking routes.

Tips for Visiting Rinkō Park #

  • The park is compact - if visiting from Kawasaki or Yokohama combine it with nearby waterfront walks.
  • Expect clean, well-maintained facilities typical of Japanese municipal parks.
  • Bring a camera in spring when cherry blossoms may be present.

Best Time to Visit Rinkō Park #

Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons to visit local parks in the Kanagawa region; specific crowding depends on nearby urban events.

Spring
March-April · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Cherry blossom season in many public parks; pleasant for walks.
Autumn
October-November · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Clearer skies and comfortable temperatures for strolling.

Weather & Climate near Rinkō Park #

Climate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

Weather

0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

February

Weather

0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

Weather

0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

Weather

1.2
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

Weather

1.4
UV Index
High
13.9h daylight

June

Weather

1.4
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

July

Weather

1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.1h daylight

August

Weather

1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.3h daylight

September

Weather

1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

Weather

0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.2h daylight

November

Weather

0.5
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

December

Weather

0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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