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Yokohama Mini Trip

Shibuya246 · 24 October 2009 · 8 photos · 5,786 views · 3 comments

Inside the Minato Mirai Line Station. An Akita-ken festival was being held in the concourse. yoghurts, melons and other things available to be checked out. Maybe a trip to Akita is worth doing?

The weather looked like rain today, but since I had been away from Japan for a while, I decided to get out and brave the coldish looking weather. It wasn't that bad and my quick trip to Yokahama was enjoyable. Here are a few snaps from the day.

The Minato Mirai Station, (Harbor Future)

The Minato Mirai Line is still quite new and everything looks fresh and kindaika. The Toyoko Line used to run from Shibuya to Sakuragikicho, but know it has diverted and comes through Minato Mirai before going on to China Town, Chuka Motomachi

About to board this train from Minato Mirai station to Yokohama station where I will change to the Tokaido Line

Inside the Minato Mirai Line trains, which are the same as the Toyoko Line trains running to Shibuya. The signs are in Japanese and English and easy to understand.

Waiting on the platform at Yokohama to change trains to the Tokaido Line heading towards Tokyo

Nice to see some kit kats at the right hand end position of this vending machine. I got a Pocari Sweat

Need to have a sweet cake to finish the day. The fruits roll cake has caught my eye. Too good to resist.

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Visiting Minato Mirai 21, Yokohama today

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Added by Shibuya246, separate from the original post above. Facts are checked every quarter against the sources below. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Getting there: Minatomirai Station (Minatomirai Line) is in the basement of Queen's Square and about 2 minutes' walk from Cosmo World. Sakuragicho Station (JR and subway) is about 10 minutes away on foot.
Admission: Entry to Cosmo World is free; rides, including the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel, are paid for one at a time (¥100-1,000). A ride on the wheel takes about 15 minutes.
Hours: Cosmo World opens 11:00-20:00 on weekdays and 11:00-21:00 on weekends and holidays, with seasonal changes. It is closed on most Thursdays, so check the calendar on cosmoworld.jp.
Tip: Most Queen's Square restaurants stay open until 22:00. The Landmark Tower Sky Garden observatory is closed for renovation until at least 2028.

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Sources: Minato Mirai 21 - japan-guide.com · Yokohama Cosmo World - Kanagawa Tourism (kanagawa-kankou.or.jp) · Cosmo Clock 21 Giant Ferris Wheel: Access, Hours & Night View Guide

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Chlose 27 October 2009
Wow, thats a nice vending machine, wish i had one for myself^^
Anjum Ihsan 9 July 2012
I like yes wow.
Guest 8 August 2012
I grab some your photos. Because I want to travel to Japan, but little worry about the transportation (Subway). Thanks