Founded in 1989, Yokohama Museum of Art is located in the heart of the business/entertainment Minato Mirai 21 district. The museum has works by many influential and well-known modern artists including Cézanne, Dalí, Matisse, and Picasso. Dadaist and Surrealist works are especially well represented. The museum also features work by important Japanese artists, especially those with connections to Yokohama. It is served by Subway Minatomirai Line at Minatomirai Station.

The Yokohama Landmark Tower is the second tallest building in Japan, standing 296.3 m high. When opened, it had the highest observation deck in the country. On the 69th floor there is an observatory, Sky Garden, from which one can see a 360-degree view of the city, and on clear days the Yokohama Bay Bridge, the Tokyo Tower and Mount Fuji.

The Cup Noodle Museum features four stories of exhibitions on the history of instant ramen and the story of Momofuku Ando, known as one of the inventors instant ramen. The museum offers workshops for visitors to make their own "fresh" instant noodles (fresh as in just made). There is also a noodle factory where visitors can assemble their own personal Cup Noodles from pre-made ingredients.

The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a historic building that was originally used as customs buildings. In the late 19th century, the Yokohama city government worked on constructing new harbour facilities, and the first reclamation work was begun in 1899. It was completed in 1905. Today, the warehouse has become a multi-function complex that includes a shopping mall, banquet hall, and event venues for art exhibitions, film festivals, musical competitions and plays.

Yamashita Park is a public park famous for its waterfront views of the Port of Yokohama. The founding of the park was due to the Great Kantō earthquake in 1923. The city government used rubble from the Kannai commercial district to reclaim the former waterfront as a park and it opened in 1930. Today the park offers a few attractions, statues and the Port Service, which operates seabuses, excursion and restaurant cruises. The area is served by Subway Minato Mirai Line at Motomachi-Chukagai Station.

The Hikawa Maru is a Japanese ocean liner that Yokohama Dock Company built for Nippon Yūsen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line). She was launched in 1929 and made her maiden voyage from Kobe to Seattle the next year. Hikawa Maru and her sisters ran a regular liner route between Yokohama, Vancouver and Seattle. She had a reputation for service that combined splendid food and beautiful art deco interiors, and she was nicknamed "The Queen of the Pacific". She is now permanently berthed as a floating museum, hotel and restaurant at Yamashita Park.

Yokohama Chinatown is the largest Chinatown not only in Japan but also in Asia and it is one of the largest in the world with a 150 year long history. In 1859, when the Port of Yokohama opened, many Chinese immigrants arrived in Japan and formed settlements. Over the years, Chinatown suffered through earthquakes and wars but continued to strive. In 1955, a large goodwill gate was built. That is when the Chinatown was officially recognized and called Yokohama Chukagai. Today there are about 250 Chinese restaurants and shops in the area.

Motomachi is a district consisting mainly of the Motomachi Shopping Street, a five-block long stretch of boutiques and shops, well known in Japan for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, original fashion, and Western influence. Motomachi was originally a quiet farming and fishing village until 1859, when the Port of Yokohama was opened. The neighbourhood became frequented by many foreigners and businesses flourished. Soon after the start of the Meiji era, western influence became more evident in Motomachi, with the opening of many cafés, bakeries, and boutiques. In 2008, the name of "Motomachi Shopping Street" was officially introduced and now the area attracts many locals and tourists.

Opened in 1962, Harbor View Park was the former site of the British soldiers’ barracks. The lookout of the park offers a full view of Yokohama port. The Yokohama Bay Bridge at night lights up and can be seen from the lookout. Attractions include the former British House, the Yamate 111 Ban-Kan, the Osaragi Jiro Memorial Hall and the Kanagawa Museum of Modern Literature. The park is also famous for the rose gardens.

Opened in 1906, Sankeien Garden is a traditional Japanese-style garden. Almost all of its buildings are historically significant structures. The garden features ponds, streams, undulating paths and many historic buildings, such as Tōmyō-ji former three-story pagoda, originally constructed in Kyoto in mid 15th century and relocated in 1914. The garden is popular for its cherry and plum blossoms in spring, and colourful leaves in autumn.