Yamashita Park
Park Seaside park in Yokohama with historic monuments
A waterfront promenade in Yokohama on the city’s harbourfront, noted for its seaside lawns, the historic Hikawa Maru ocean liner nearby and views across the bay; popular for walks and cherry blossoms.
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Yamashita Park is a waterfront public park in central Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, facing Yokohama Bay. The park was created in the early 20th century and is a prominent riverside promenade and green space in the city’s port district.
Paths and lawns along the waterfront provide views of the harbour, landscaped areas and several memorials. The park is adjacent to the port and to urban amenities including the nearby Chinatown district.
A notable feature is the historic ocean liner Hikawa Maru, which is moored nearby and operates as a museum ship. The park has been maintained as a civic open space since its creation and forms part of Yokohama’s waterfront redevelopment.
Yamashita Park sits on reclaimed land along the northern shore of Yokohama Bay, within walking distance of Yokohama Station and a short journey south of central Tokyo.
- Central waterfront location: Largest public waterfront park in central Yokohama with views across Yokohama Bay and easy access to Chinatown and the port area.
What to See #
- Hikawa Maru museum ship: The museum ship Hikawa Maru is permanently moored adjacent to the park and open as a maritime museum displaying interiors and exhibits from the ocean liner.
How to Get to Yamashita Park #
Yamashita Park is a short walk from Motomachi-Chūkagai Station (Minatomirai Line) and from Ishikawachō Station (JR Negishi Line). It is an easy 10-15 minute walk from Yokohama Station on local transit connections.
Tips for Visiting Yamashita Park #
- Visit the Yamashita Park waterfront in late afternoon for light on the bay and quieter promenades.
- Walk east along Yamashita Park to see the Hikawa Maru, a 1929 ocean liner preserved as a museum ship (entry fee applies).
- Pair a park visit with the nearby Chinatown (Nankinmachi) for food and a different urban flavor.
Best Time to Visit Yamashita Park #
Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable weather for strolling the waterfront and combining park time with nearby museums and Chinatown.
Weather & Climate near Yamashita Park #
Yamashita Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1609 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (203 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (160 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (210 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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