Kirin Yokohama Beer Village is a complex that includes a Kirin Beer Factory, a beer hall and a restaurant. Japanese people love museums, and it seems that almost anything can serve as an excuse to create a museum. That includes food and drink. Take for example the Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum, basically a museum honoring ramen noodles, and the McDonalds Hamburger Museum, honoring McDonalds hamburgers. Well, Kirin Yokohama Beer Village can be added to the list. Kirin Yokohama Beer Village features the Kirin beer museum, including a tour of the Kirin Beer factory at work. There is also some free sampling of the brew. And knowing that touring the Kirin Beer factory is likely to create make folks thirsty, Kirin has thoughtfully provided a beer hall and restaurant where you explore the Kirin experience in depth. The restaurant is open from 10a to 7.30p daily, closed on Mondays. Kirin Yokohama Beer Village is a ten-minute walk from Namamugi Station on the JR Keihin Kyuko Line. Admission to Kirin Yokohama Beer Village is free.
What ramen do you prefer? Not a question most Westerners are usually posed, because all we really know is the cheap stuff we ate as starving students. Well, in Japan it's a whole different story, one the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum wants to help you both discover and enjoy. Across three floors, you can taste at least nine different versions of one of Japan's staple foods, from traditional to more modern recipes. What's the difference, who knows, but it'll sure be fun finding out. The Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum is a great place to learn something about Japan while filling your gut. Don't be shy; their raison'd'etre is to feed and educate you, so skip breakfast and head on down to the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum.
Boasting three roller coasters and one of the world's largest Ferris Wheels, the short trip out to Yokohama's Cosmo World will put smiles on everyone's faces. Yokohama is a great area, with clean air, nice breezes, lots of art, and its own amusement park just a hop, skip and jump from the station. Located along the port, Cosmo World ain't Disney World, but for a nice day of enjoying some rides, playing some games, maybe meeting some Japanese characters (a la Anpanman), grabbing some park food as well as the great view from atop their world class Ferris Wheel, Cosmo World does it all. Not enough? Then there are flume rides, a haunted house and a some 3-D movies - not bad for a small park! -Stephen Lebovitz
Anpanman is one Japan's longest running and most popular children's animated characters. For more than 50 years he's been fighting for justice with a head made of bread (pan) and filled with bean paste, his only weakness being things that make his head moist or wet. He regains his strength by having new heads baked for him by Uncle Jam. Now if this isn't enough for you to drag your toddler to Yokohama to share the experience, well, there's more. Anpanman is also one of the most heavily merchandised characters in the world, so there's lots to see, touch and buy. So come and eat yummy and healthy anpan treats, meet the Anpanman man himself and enjoy a fun and kawaii (cute) family day out! -Stephen Lebovitz
Originally built in the early 20th century as a customs warehouse, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is now the most fashionable shopping complex in the waterfront Yokohama. Inside the building you will find the variety of boutiques, restaurants, and bars. Outside the building is great harbor view of Yokohama. most suitable for sightseeing and dating.
Dédié aux esprits divinisés de l’empereur Meiji et de l’impératrice Shoken, ce sanctuaire shinto fut initialement construit en 1920 sur le site d’un jardin d’iris qui était apprécié par le couple royal. L’empereur Meiji monta sur le trône en 1867, à l’apogée de la restauration de Meiji, faisant sortir le Japon des voiles du féodalisme pour entrer dans l’ère moderne. La sanctuaire nagare-zukuri traditionnel est bâti au milieu d’une forêt foisonnante et toujours verte de plus de 10 000 arbres de tout le Japon, témoignage de gratitude de la part du peuple. À la fois simple et élégant, le Meiji-jingū est isolé de l’effervescence de la ville, son linceul verdoyant adoucissant les sons de la métropole animée qu’est Tokyo. Non loin de là se trouve l’envoûtant jardin intérieur, un champ d’iris en fleurs en juin. L’Imperial Treasure House expose également le chariot de couronnement et plusieurs autres souvenirs intrigants de l’empereur Meiji et de l’impératrice Shoken. Le sanctuaire qui s’élève aujourd’hui est une reconstruction de l’original, qui remonte à 1958 après la destruction de son prédécesseur pendant la Seconde guerre mondiale.
Azabu-juban is an upscale neighborhood of Tokyo in the Minato-ku. Which is why here one can find mega sized residential buildings, hotels, trendy restaurants, schools and universities as well as eminent embassies of various countries. This municipality is also home to various retail stores, services shops, gourmet shops as well as household stores. With a handful of attractions to explore, Azabu-juban has its own share of history and has gone on to become an integral part of Japan's rich tourism sector. The entire neighborhood comes to life when events like the February Setsubun and the Flower Festival kick-off.
Some believe that medieval times were barbaric, with all kinds of torture and marauding taking place. Well at Castle Tintagel you can experience the more chivalrous aspects of those times of yore. Learn the knightly virtues of prowess, courage, honesty, loyalty, and courtesy. Take lessons in the broad sword and shield, the dagger, spear and pole axe. Attend Knight School, the Academy of Chivalry, and learn renaissance dance and calligraphy or join an authentic outdoor battle reenactment. Castle Tintagel boasts the most authentic medieval combat education in Asia. Attend theme parties or get married in the style of the period. As a regular member or a one-time visitor, Castle Tintagel is an experience for the whole family like no other. -Stephen Lebovits
Aoyama Gakuin University's history dates back to 1874 when a few missionaries started three schools in Shibuya which merged to form the university in 1949. One of the esteemed Christian educational institutions in Japan, it offers undergraduate and graduate courses to its students while also giving on campus housing facilities. Aoyama houses nine faculties and 23 departments from the Arts, Commerce and Science fields. It has two campuses, the Aoyama and Sagamihara. The Aoyama Campus is located in the Shibuya neighborhood and is the original site since it was a part of Aoyama Gakuin's foundation. Spanning 29.65 acres (11.99 hectares) with many trees, it has a quiet and charming look to it. While Sagamihara was built in 2003 and is situated in its namesake locality, this extensive campus has nineteen buildings and is abode to the Science and Engineering, and Social Informatics centers.
At Tokyo Great Cycling Tour, you can choose from three kinds of tours: kayaking, running, or cycling. If you can't speak Japanese, no problem. Most staff can speak English, so you will be able to have a good time with them. If you wish to learn more about tours, please go to their website. Have you ever joined such a unique tour? If not, this is a good opportunity.
Enjoy the city by taking a ride from the MariCAR Tour Street Kart Go-Cart Tokyo while in the city. They offer custom-made vehicles that to ride all around town, as well as you can wear your favorite costume. All you need is an International Driver's License. The kart comes with an action camera and a Bluetooth speaker making sure you record your kart action around the city and play your favorite songs. Visitors usually praise the tour for the helpful and kind staff and services.
What is the Gozabune? It is the gorgeous ship which Japanese feudal lords used when they sailed. Atekemaru is a revival ship of Gozabune. There are two routes. One is from Hinode to Aomi and back, another is from Aomi to Tokyo Big Sight and back. Also, you can choose the cruise from Hinode to Tokyo Big Sight. Fares are different depending on distance, so please check the website. Children from ages 1 to 5 can get on board for free, with up to 1 child per adult traveling free of charge. The cruise service also serves some exquisite Japanese food on-board to please your palate as you bask in the view of the picturesque surrounding vistas.