Yokohama and Kanagawa Guide

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List of places in Yokohama and Kanagawa

Articles about Yokohama and Kanagawa

May 16th, 2019

Events, Lifestyle

Tiffany

Festival of Lights: Top 6 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo

Fireflies mark the unofficial start to summertime in Tokyo—here's where you can see this natural phenomenon.
April 25th, 2019

Holidays, Things to do

Tiffany

Tokyo Golden Week: Tips for Avoiding the Crowds

Japan's major tourist spots get crowded during Golden Week. Find out how to enjoy this long holiday while avoiding crowds.
April 22nd, 2019

Drinking, Eating & Drinking

Greg Lane

Tokyo’s 10 Best Value Craft Beer Bars

The cheapest way to enjoy a glass of craft in Tokyo is to buy some at a bottle shop and drink it either outside or at […]

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Yokohama and Kanagawa Attractions

Cave, Cemetery

Mandarado Yagura Caves

If you're not afraid of ghosts—or you'd like a taste of ancient Japanese Buddhist spiritual […]
Attractions, Museum

Cup Noodles Museum

A popular and recently renovated museum with a wide range of interactive and entertaining […]
Garden

Sankei-en Garden

A traditional Japanese-style garden, Sankeien, opened in 1906, is a peaceful haven inside the […]

Events in Yokohama and Kanagawa

More events in Yokohama and Kanagawa

Early Jun

Zushi Beach Fireworks Festival

7:30pm – 8:15pm
Free

Fireworks
Jul 5

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Jul 7

Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival

Free

Festival
Early Jul

Enoshima Tenno Festival

9:30am – 6:00pm
Free
Wed

Jul 10

71st Kamakura Fireworks Festival

7:20pm – 8:10pm
Free

Fireworks
Mid Jul

Ratha Yatra 2019

10:00am – 8:00pm
Free

Fireworks
Mid Jul

Yokohama Sparkling Twilight

7:30pm – 8:00pm
Free

Fireworks

Restaurants and cafés in Yokohama and Kanagawa

Café

Merci Camp

A cute cafe with an unusual name, this spot is a great place to relax after (or during) a day […]
Sushi

Tomoe Sushi

A very affordable, good-quality sushi restaurant tucked away on the quieter southeast side of […]
Restaurant

Shinyokohama Raumen Museum

Eating & Drinking in Yokohama and Kanagawa

November 21st, 2018

Eating & Drinking, Things to do

Selena Hoy

The Cheeriest Christmas Markets in Tokyo

If you too like your holiday season with a bit of European flair.
July 27th, 2017

Eating & Drinking

Grace Buchele Mineta

7 Best Budget Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo

When it comes to the consumption of raw fish in Tokyo, you’re spoiled for choice. There are plenty of cheap places […]
May 22nd, 2017

Cafes, Drinking

Selena Hoy

8+ Places to Go Terrace Tippling in Tokyo

It’s a great season to sip wine at a Tokyo terrace bar/cafe while reading a book or chatting with friends. Here are 7+ […]

April 17th, 2017

Explore the Showa Streets of the Shinyokohama Raumen Museum
November 17th, 2016

Tea in a Tree House Cafe
September 23rd, 2016

Tokyo Farmers Markets: A Mini Guide
April 11th, 2016

Choo-Choo! All Aboard Tokyo’s Best Sushi Train Restaurant
November 27th, 2015

Sweets Paradise Tokyo: All-You-Can-Eat Desserts
December 16th, 2014

Hanbey: A Cheap Trip Back to the Showa Period
November 11th, 2014

Antenna America: Unpretentious West Coast Craft Beer
August 15th, 2014

Napoli’s Pizza – Viva the One Coin Pizza Revolution
April 15th, 2014

Tenya: Cheapo Tempura Chain
March 19th, 2014

Caffé Veloce: Cheapo-Friendly Caffeine and Sandwiches
January 24th, 2014

Denny's for Basics and Brunch
December 26th, 2013

Hako Soba – The Working Man's Noodle Shop
September 30th, 2013

Omusubi Gonbei – Cheap, Classy Rice Balls
August 23rd, 2013

Seto Udon – Spacious, Relaxing Noodle Shop
July 2nd, 2013

Genki Sushi – Fresh, Cheap, and in English!
February 23rd, 2013

Sushi Misakimaru – Cheapo Sushi at a Train Station Near You
January 25th, 2013

French Breads and Japanese Tastes Swirl Together at Mont Thabor Bakery
January 11th, 2013

Ichiran – Customize your own Bowl of Ramen
December 5th, 2012

A Merry-Sushi-Go-Round at Ganso Zushi
November 28th, 2012

Soupy Soup Days at Soup Stock Tokyo
November 19th, 2012

Sanuki Udon Hanamaru – A Sit-down Meal for 105yen

Entertainment in Yokohama and Kanagawa

March 26th, 2019

Things to do

Lily Crossley-Baxter

The Wacky, Wonderful and Weird Museums of Tokyo

When you hear the word ‘museum’, it’s not not unusual to think of dusty displays and long-winded descriptions, but Tokyo […]
March 22nd, 2019

Things to do

Tiffany

How to Hanami, with a Twist: Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blossom Season

We're talking cherry blossoms in a cemetery, on a boat—and even in your birthday suit!
March 22nd, 2019

Things to do

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Spring Escapes: Top Day Trips from Tokyo

Must-see cherry blossom locations easily accessible from Tokyo.

March 21st, 2019

April 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
March 21st, 2019

The Best of Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom Festivals
March 19th, 2019

11 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Tokyo
January 14th, 2019

Plum Blossoms in Tokyo: Where to See Them
December 29th, 2018

Your Japanese New Year: Traditions, Countdowns and Fireworks in Tokyo
October 9th, 2018

Top 25 Easy Day Trips from Tokyo
September 26th, 2018

October 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
September 20th, 2018

Free Tokyo Walking Tours
August 4th, 2018

Around the World in Tokyo: 4 Cultural Neighborhoods for Eating, Shopping and Hanging Out
July 27th, 2018

5 Alternatives to Tsukiji Fish Market
July 9th, 2018

The Yokohama Summer Fireworks Guide
July 5th, 2018

Tokyo BBQ Spots: Summer Eats and Sunny Days
July 5th, 2018

Summer 2018: Tokyo Pop Culture Events
April 17th, 2018

A Ride Through the Wild Side on Hakone’s Ajisai Train
January 4th, 2018

Take a Day Trip to Explore Yokohama
November 20th, 2017

Ice Ice, Baby: Where to Go Ice Skating in Tokyo
September 25th, 2017

Oodles of Fun at the Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum
August 10th, 2017

Affordable Day Spas in Tokyo
August 1st, 2017

Summer Escape to Miura Peninsula: Cool Sea Breeze, Fresh Seafood and Small Beaches
July 10th, 2017

Anata no Warehouse: The Dystopian Arcade Just for Adults
June 29th, 2017

5 Easy Bullet Train Trips From Tokyo

Shopping in Yokohama and Kanagawa

August 23rd, 2018

Shopping

Lily Crossley-Baxter

Haul away from Home: Import Stores in Tokyo to Cure Your Cravings

If you're in Japan long enough to start missing your favorite foods, fear not, these Tokyo import stores are stocked!
July 19th, 2018

Fashion, Shopping

Tokyo Cheapo

How to Buy a Kimono in Tokyo Without Breaking the Bank

Kimono never go out of style—read our insider tips and tricks to buying one of the most sought-after Japanese souvenirs.
December 2nd, 2016

Fashion, Shopping

Tiffany

6 Outlet Malls Around Tokyo

Good spots for some Christmas shopping on the cheap!

August 24th, 2016

Tokyo Cheapo 101: Beginner’s Guide to Tokyo
November 25th, 2015

GU: Modern Tokyo Fashion on a Budget
June 4th, 2013

Off House: Furnish Your Apartment Without Selling Your Soul to Pay for It
April 30th, 2013

Seria: the Classiest 100 yen Shop in Tokyo
April 23rd, 2013

Hard Off Tokyo: Affordable Electronics, Instruments, and Recycled “Junk”
April 16th, 2013

Uniqlo: The Best Things in Life are Cheap
April 15th, 2013

Ozeki Supermarket – Cheapo Grocery Perfection
April 10th, 2013

Okashi no Machioka – Cheapo 'Dagashi' Sweet Shop
February 26th, 2013

Mode Off – Clothes so Cheap, the Hardest Part is Carrying Them all Back Home
February 17th, 2013

Forget H&M and Uniqlo – Here’s Tokyo’s Stockpile of Good, Cheap Rags
December 17th, 2012

Y's Mart – A No-frills Cheapo Supermarket
October 30th, 2012

3 Coins (and some change)
October 26th, 2012

Lawson Store 100
May 8th, 2012

Tokyo’s Cheapest Supermarket? – OK

Living in Yokohama and Kanagawa

May 25th, 2014

Household, Living

Carey Finn

5 Easy Ways to Recycle Clothes in Tokyo

A lot of cheapos have asked us how to go about recycling their used but still perfectly decent threads, so we’ve […]

Getting Around in Yokohama and Kanagawa

November 29th, 2018

Transport

Greg Lane

Cheapest Transport from Narita Airport to Tokyo

A comprehensive guide for getting from the plane to your accommodation.
February 14th, 2018

Getting around, Holidays

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From Tokyo to Hakone, a Luxurious Stay Awaits You at the Prince Hotels

Prince Hotels keeps you immersed in Japanese culture and relaxation—a great accommodation option for your travels to hot […]
June 12th, 2016

Getting around, Holidays

Chris Kirkland

The Cheapo Tokyo Beach Trip

As a reward for scrimping and saving, every good cheapo deserves a beach break once in a while, and the Tokyo area has […]