3 spots in Yokohama where you can time-travel into the Meiji period

Isezakicho in Yokohama is near Yokohama’s landmarks such as Yamashita Park and China Town yet it has an old town atmosphere. Why not visit shops which have been loved by locals for a long time, long-established restaurants with about 150 years of history and so on? Besides, Tori-no-ichi will be held around Isezakicho in November, and you can feel a festive atmosphere. Let’s find hidden gems of Isezakicho like that!

This time, we’re going to introduce a festival held around Isezakichojamachi Station which is 2 stations away from the nearest station of Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel on the blue line and our recommended spots.

The biggest festival in Yokohama “Tori-no-Ichi” held at Kotohira Otori Shrine

If you have a plan to visit Isezakicho in November, why not attend “Tori-no-Ichi” ? It will be held at Kotohira Otori Shrine. Among Tori-no-Ichi held in various places in Yokohama, Otori Shrine’s festival is said to be the biggest in Yokohama. On 8th November and 20th, the red torii are decorated with countless lanterns, and there are lots of stalls selling kumade (rake-shaped good luck amulets). In addition, you can enjoy eating around because back alleys with a nostalgic atmosphere is filled with food stalls.

Period	8th and 20th November, 2019
Venue	Kotohira Otori Shrine (1-3 Magane-cho, Minami-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Access	A 10-min walk from the hotel
URL	https://www.yokohamajapan.com/events/detail.php?id=156

The historical shopping district “Isezaki Mall” filled with old shops

Heading to Kannai station, you can find the shopping street “Isezaki Mall.” It’s well-known as a place where Japanese pop rock duo ‘Yuzu’ busked before they debuted. Stretching approximately 1.7 km, this shopping street has a long history since the Meiji period. How about getting souvenirs at shops established over 100 years ago?

Address	1~3 Chome Isezaki-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access	A 5-min walk from the hotel
URL	http://www.isezaki.jp/

The restaurant “Oota Nawa Noren” where gyu-nabe was first made

Old restaurants and stores dot around Isezaki Mall. 5 minutes’ walk from Isezaki Mall brings you to “Oota Nawa Noren,” at which gyu-nabe was born. It’s one of the few restaurants that has survived since the Meiji period. After grilling beef meats which are cut into lumps over the charcoal, dip them into the egg and miso and eat. Their special Miso makes for a rich flavor.

Opening Hours	Weekdays: 5:00PM – 10:00PM／Weekends and Holidays: 12:00PM – 3:00PM 5:00PM – 9:00PM Closed on Monday and the first and third Sunday
Address	1-15 Sueyoshi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access	A 15-min walk from the hotel
URL	https://www.ohtanawanoren.jp/english/