Flowers and sea breezes – walk through Yokohama at the start of summer

The start of summer in Yokohama, Japan is a time of refreshing breezes and colorful flowers. The parks and gardens by the bay are filled with beautiful blooming roses, and there are cruises to see the city from the water. Below are 3 destinations where you an experience something “out of the ordinary.” They are easily accessible from Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel and are perfect for a quick break or your vacation itinerary. Come enjoy a relaxing time in Yokohama, Japan.

Surround yourself with roses and ocean breezes — Yamashita Park・Future Rose Garden

Yamashita Park is a well known spot in Yokohama. From the beginning of May, around 160 types of roses spanning 1,900 bushes bloom in the Future Rose Garden. The scent of swaying roses, the blue sky and blue sea, the port. It’s like a scene from a painting. You’ll see people walking with cameras and people reading on the benches. Nearby, you can find Yokohama Marine Tower and Chinatown. This area blends different cultural landscapes and naturel. You’ll find something new every time you visit.

Viewing season	Beginning of May – Beginning of June
Address	279 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access	Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel: From Bashamichi Station, ride the Minatomirai Line to the Motomachi-Chukagai Station
URL	https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/machizukuri-kankyo/midori-koen/koen/koen/daihyoteki/kouen008.html

A quiet moment under a tunnel of flowers — Yokohama English Garden

If you want to escape the noise of the city for a while, we recommend the Yokohama English Garden. It’s an English-style garden that highlights roses, but you can see different flowers depending on the season. At the beginning of summer, the Rose Tunnel reaches its peak viewing season. The roses form a gateway to another world. The garden is split into 5 zones with different themes. Not only are there roses, but there are also lavender flowers, leather flowers, and perennial grass. In addition, there is a cafe space, so you can enjoy some tea while you look at the flowers. The shops here sell gardening goods, seedlings, and other things that make great gifts. It’s the perfect getaway for a quick little break from the noise.

Hours	10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last entry 5:30 PM)
Address	神奈川県横浜市西区西平沼町6-1 tvk ecom park内 tvk ecom park Nishihiranuma-cho, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access	Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel: From Sakuragicho Station, ride the JR Line to Yokohama Station. Transfer to the Sotetsu Line and ride to Hiranumabashi Station
URL	https://y-eg.jp/english/

See the city from the water — Yokohama Sea Bass

If you want an even more unique experience, try the Yokohama Sea Bass. This cruise goes through Minatomirai, the Red Brick Warehouse, Yamashita Park, and other popular spots. It’s a form a transportation while also being a way to sightsee. Yokohama looks different from the water when you’re gently rocking on the upper deck with the sea breeze in your hair. At sunset, you sea the port of Yokohama getting soaked in the sunset. There are multiple terminals to ride from so you can easily make it a part of your itinerary.

Hours (Yokohama Station East Exit)	First cruise: 10:30 AM (Weekdays), 10:10 (Weekends and holidays) Last cruise: 6:00 PM
Departure	Yokohama Bay Quarter 2F 1-10 Kinko-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access	Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel: From Sakuragicho Station, ride the JR Line to Yokohama Station. Exit from the East Exit.
URL	https://www.yokohama-cruising.jp/contents/seabass.html