Information about Yokohama

Information about Yokohama can help you make the most of your trip, from understanding the culture to tips and tricks to save money and get around with efficient speed. The city has a well-developed mass transit system from bus to train, metro and beyond. With a JRailPass, you'll get direct access to ride anywhere you need to go. If you're looking for help and resources, the city fields three tourist information centres: Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama Station and Sakuragicho Station.

Yokohama's climate is classified as humid subtropical, with summers that are hot and humid and cold winters. The best times to visit are spring or autumn when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is lower and the foliage is gorgeous. In spring, you can see cherry blossoms and, in autumn, the brilliant orange and yellow hues of the leaves on the trees.