Yokohama Marine Tower

Yokohama Marine Tower is a freestanding steel tower on the Yokohama waterfront in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, originally opened in 1961. It was constructed as a lighthouse-style landmark and public attraction near Yamashita Park.

The tower contains visitor facilities including an observation deck that looks over Yokohama Port, the Minato Mirai district and parts of Tokyo Bay. The structure’s lighting and coastal location make it a visible landmark after dark as well as during the day.

The tower stands on the waterfront close to Yamashita Park and the central Yokohama promenade, within walking distance of Motomachi-Chukagai and other central city attractions.

Date of construction: Constructed and opened in 1961, the tower was built as a port-side landmark and attraction.
Height: The tower's height is 106 metres, making it a prominent feature of the Yokohama waterfront skyline.

What to See #

Observation deck: An observation deck near the top of the structure provides panoramic views across Yokohama harbor, the Minato Mirai skyline and, on clear days, Tokyo Bay.

How to Get to Yokohama Marine Tower #

Yokohama Marine Tower stands in Yamashita Park in Naka Ward, close to the waterfront. The easiest rail access is Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minatomirai Line (and also served by the nearby JR Negishi Line at Ishikawachō); from Motomachi-Chukagai it’s about a 7-10 minute walk through Yamashita Park to the tower. By car it’s roughly 30-40 km from central Tokyo depending on route and traffic (about under an hour in normal conditions).

Tips for Visiting Yokohama Marine Tower #

Visit Yokohama Marine Tower at sunset to watch daylight fade and see the city and Bay Bridge light up - the observation deck is particularly striking at dusk and after dark.
Access the tower from Yamashita Park or Motomachi‑Chukagai Station (Minatomirai line) to combine the visit with a stroll through the park and nearby Chinatown rather than approaching through busier tourist routes.
Check the tower's opening hours before you go; many visitors expect 24/7 access but the observation deck has set hours and occasional closures for events or maintenance.

Best Time to Visit Yokohama Marine Tower #

Aim for clear winter or spring days for the best long-range views, and visit outside peak summer weekends to avoid crowds.

Spring

Mar-May · ~8-22°C

Mild, often clear days are excellent for tower views; shoulder-season crowds are moderate.

Summer

Jun-Aug · ~20-30°C (humid)

Warm and humid with the highest visitor numbers; visibility can be reduced on very humid or stormy days (typhoon season peaks later in summer).

Winter

Dec-Feb · ~0-10°C

Cooler, clearer days often give the best long-distance views from the observation deck; generally fewer visitors.

Weather & Climate near Yokohama Marine Tower #

Climate

Yokohama Marine Tower'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 (1598 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

AugustMayOctober

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

37°

Warmest Month

-7°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

66 Good

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 10°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 10°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

5° – 13°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

124 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 19°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

138 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 23°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

150 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

13.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 25°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

202 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

14.4h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

22° – 28°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

151 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

14.1h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

156 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

13.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (208 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

20° – 27°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

208 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

15° – 22°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

192 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 17°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

66 Good

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

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