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For the kids · Yokohama, Japan

7 Things to Do in Yokohama with Kids

Nippon Maru Memorial Park leads the list. The rest of family-friendly Yokohama follows, ranked by real visits.

Kid-oriented places (parks, zoos, theme parks, hands-on museums) ranked by traveler review volume, out of 17 tracked Yokohama places. Updated monthly.

  1. Nippon Maru Memorial Park

    Park & nature

    Nippon Maru Memorial Park is a waterfront green space that showcases Yokohama's seafaring history. The centerpiece is the Nippon Maru, a four-masted training ship built in 1930, now open for tours.

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  2. Sankei-en

    Park & nature

    Sankei-en is a traditional Japanese-style garden in Naka Ward, Yokohama, that opened in 1906. It was designed and built by silk trader Tomitaro Hara, known as Sankei Hara.

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  3. Yokohama Cosmo World

    EntertainmentFree entry

    Yokohama Cosmo World is a theme park in the Minato Mirai 21 district of Yokohama.

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  4. Cosmo Clock 21

    Entertainment

    Cosmo Clock 21 is a 112.5-metre-tall Ferris wheel at the Cosmo World amusement park in the Minato Mirai 21 district of Yokohama, Japan.

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  5. Nogeyama Zoo

    Park & nature

    Nogeyama Zoo is a beloved free-admission zoo located on a hill in central Yokohama. It houses over 100 species, from big cats like lions and leopards to giraffes, elephants, and a large monkey enclosure.

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  6. Harbor View Park (Yokohama)

    Park & nature

    Harbor View Park is a public park on the Bluff in Naka-ku, Yokohama, overlooking the Port of Yokohama.

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  7. Yokohama Nigiwai-za

    Entertainment

    Yokohama Nigiwai-za is a performing arts theater located in the Noge district of Yokohama, dedicated to preserving and presenting traditional Japanese entertainment.

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How we pick these

We keep only child-appropriate venue types — parks, zoos, hands-on museums, theme parks — then rank them by how many families actually review them well, out of the 17 Yokohama places we track. Refreshed monthly, with no paid placement.

Good to know

Best for

Most picks suit ages 2 to 10; a few also work for older kids and teens.

Beat the queues

Popular museums and parks in Yokohama are calmest right at opening or after 3pm.

Rainy-day backup

Keep one indoor pick in your back pocket in case the forecast turns.

Common questions

Is Yokohama good to visit with kids?+

Yes. Parks, boat rides and hands-on museums make it easy to break up sightseeing with things children enjoy, and every spot on this list is one families rate highly.

What can you do for free with kids in Yokohama?+

Plenty of parks and playgrounds cost nothing. See our free things to do in Yokohama for the full set.

How many days do you need in Yokohama with children?+

Two to three days is enough to cover the highlights at a relaxed, kid-friendly pace.

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