Yokohama Marine Tower Tower

Address: Yokohama Marine Tower, Yamashita Park area, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Website: https://marinetower.jp/en/

Hours: Daily 10:00am-10:00pm (last entry typically around 9:30pm)

Admission: ¥750 adult (observation deck)

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.

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).

• 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.