Yamashita Park, Yokohama (must see)

The Yamashita Park is a nearly 800,000-square-foot public park, located right in front of Yokohama Port. The park was first opened in 1930 as part of the city’s reconstruction and recovery after the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923. The city government chose to use rubble from the destroyed Kannai commercial district to build a public-use park on the waterfront.

The park contains public green space with trees and flower beds. It is also home to fountains and memorials. A large number of open-air art installations can be enjoyed at the park. Among these is The Guardian of Water sculpture, created by Donal Hort, an American sculptor. There is also the Monument of the Children's song Seagull Sailor Man, Statue of the Girl with Red Shoes, Monument of General Artemio Ricarte - Philippine General, Yokohama Indian Water Fountain, and other art displays.

The Hikawa Maru is a Japanese ocean liner built in 1929 that functions as a museum ship. Exhibits showcase the history of the port, the pier, and the ocean liner itself. Visitors can explore the ship's decks, cabins, and engine rooms.