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Yokohama’s Nihon-Odori

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Enjoy the beautiful autumn colors of gingko trees lining this historic avenue in Yokohama

Kanagawa Prefecture

The historic port of Yokohama, which neighbors Tokyo, was one of the first places in Japan to open up to the world in the mid-19th century. Parts of the city retain an old European atmosphere from this time, such as the central, gingko tree-lined avenue Nihon-Odori, which is only seven minutes from Yokohama station by train.

Nihon-Odori, the first western-style street in Japan, was completed in 1870 and designed by British engineer R. H. Blanton. The avenue is lined with stately historic buildings, including the Kanagawa Prefectural Government building, the Yokohama Archives of History, the Yokohama District Court, the Mitsui & Co. Ltd. Yokohama building, and the old Kanto Local Finance Bureau. There are various places to eat, stay, and go shopping, and the street is a particularly popular destination in autumn when the leaves of the gingko trees turn golden yellow.

It is easy to walk from Nihon-Odori to other top local sightseeing spots, such as Yokohama’s Chinatown, Yamashita Park, the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouses, and Osanbashi Pier. As well as the beautiful daytime sight of golden ginkgo trees contrasting with blue skies, at night along the avenue, you can enjoy the gorgeous view of the twinkling lights of the bayside Minato Mirai area.

How to get there

From Tokyo Station, take the JR Tokaido Line or JR Yokosuka Line to Yokohama Station (about 35 minutes). Nihon-Odori Station is 7 minutes from Yokohama Station by train.

Nihon-Odori, Nakaku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken