Overview
Yokohama Marine Tower is an observation tower about 100 meters tall in the Yamashitacho district of Naka Ward, Yokohama. Built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Port of Yokohama's opening, it stands beside Yamashita Park as one of the city's landmarks and once also served as a lighthouse.
Highlights
- ●Views of Yokohama's port from around 100 meters up
- ●Prime location right beside Yamashita Park
- ●Historic tower that once doubled as a lighthouse
- ●Certified a Lover's Sanctuary in 2010
History
Planned as a project marking the centennial of the Port of Yokohama's opening, the tower was built by Shimizu Corporation and opened on 15 January 1961. It long functioned as a lighthouse before that role ended. After renovation from 2006 it reopened in 2009, and following work begun in 2019 it reopened again in September 2022.
Access
The tower sits in Yamashitacho, Naka Ward, near Yamashita Park in central Yokohama. It pairs easily with a wider harbor-area visit; check maps and official sources for detailed routes and current information.
Best season
The hours after sunset are ideal for the night view. The clearer air of autumn and winter offers longer, farther-reaching visibility.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Stroll through Yamashita Park along the waterfront
- 2Head up to the tower's observation floor
- 3Take in the harbor cityscape and night view
- 4Continue on to the nearby Motomachi and Chinatown areas
Did you know?
💡 From its opening in 1961 the tower also served as a lighthouse, created to mark 100 years since the port opened.
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