Yokohama Three Towers Amusement Park

The Yokohama Three Towers are a group of three historic tower buildings in central Yokohama collectively nicknamed the King, the Queen and the Jack. The trio are an established symbol of the city’s port-area architecture.

Each tower is a distinct, named building that dates from the late 19th to early 20th centuries and reflects the civic and commercial growth of Yokohama during the treaty-port era. The three are frequently photographed together from waterfront vantage points and form part of walking routes around the port.

Local tradition holds that seeing all three towers in one view brings good fortune. The cluster sits within the central Kanagawa waterfront area, within easy walking distance of Yokohama’s major maritime attractions and transport hubs.

• Best viewing points: Look for combined views of all three towers from vantage points such as Osanbashi Pier or Yamashita Park for the traditional Yokohama ‘three towers’ perspective.

What to See#

• The Three Towers: A three-building group of historic towers known locally as the King, the Queen and the Jack; each tower is a separate landmark within central Yokohama and together they form the city’s traditional trio of port-era towers.

The towers are spread across central Yokohama’s waterfront area. They are within walking distance of Sakuragicho Station (JR and Minatomirai Line) and Kannai Station (JR and Yokohama Municipal Subway). A circular stroll from Yamashita Park passes two of them and provides the easiest route for a cohesive visit.

• See the towers from different vantage points-Sakuragicho Station, Yamashita Park, and the port area each provide a different 'personality' to the trio.
• Avoid the midday sun in summer; the best light for photos is late afternoon when the brick and copper details warm up.
• Look for the 'counting names'-locals sometimes refer to the towers by their nicknames: The King, The Queen, and The Jack-learn the local lore to sound like you belong.