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Yokohama, Tokyo — where to start?

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Tax-free & shopping guide

Tax-freeFrom November 1, it switches to a 'refund system.' You pay tax-inclusive prices in stores and get the tax back after a customs check at the airport when you leave. Be sure to bring your passport.

SouvenirsKiyoken shumai, pork buns and mooncakes from Chinatown, gifts from the Red Brick Warehouse

Shopping tipThe food halls of Sogo and Takashimaya at Yokohama Station sell shumai and gift sweets in one place.

Shopping spots in Yokohama
Getting around Yokohama

MainMinatomirai Line — links Yokohama Sta., Minatomirai, Bashamichi and Motomachi-Chukagai. Most major sights are on this line

MainJR Negishi Line — Sakuragicho (Minatomirai), Kannai, Ishikawacho (Chinatown)

BusFor Yamate and Harbor View Park, which trains don't reach, take the 'Akaikutsu' loop bus (Sakuragicho Sta. – Chinatown – Yamashita Park)

OtherThe 'Air Cabin' ropeway (Sakuragicho – Unga Park) and the 'Sea Bass' water bus (Yokohama Sta. – Yamashita Park)

PassMinatomirai Line 1-day pass

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Shopping

Shopping streets & markets in Yokohama, Tokyo · 2

Tax-free shopping changes from November 1, 2026

Instead of tax being deducted at the store, you now pay including tax and get it refunded later.

  1. Show your passport at a tax-free store and pay the tax-inclusive price
  2. When leaving Japan, customs at the airport checks your passport and purchases
  3. Once checked, the store (or a refund agent) refunds the consumption tax

Minimum spend and refund methods can vary by store, so ask before paying.

Shopping complexYokohama

Yokohama World Porters

横浜ワールドポーターズ

A seafront mall in Minato Mirai.

Minatomirai Sta.
Fashion·GoodsYokohama

Motomachi Shopping Street

元町ショッピングストリート

A stylish shopping street dating from the port's opening, with leather goods and Western pastry shops.

Motomachi-Chukagai Sta.

Local products & gift ideas

5 gifts to bring home from Tokyo and where to buy them · Yokohama first

FoodYokohama

Kiyoken Shumai

崎陽軒 シウマイ

Yokohama's famous meat dumplings; shelf-stable gift boxes are available.

SweetsAsakusa

Ningyo-yaki

人形焼

Doll-shaped sponge cakes filled with red bean paste — an Asakusa specialty.

SweetsGinza

Ginza West Leaf Pie

銀座ウエスト リーフパイ

Crisp, leaf-shaped butter pastries — the signature item of a long-standing Ginza bakery.

SweetsKamakura

Hato Sablé

鳩サブレー

Dove-shaped butter cookies — Kamakura's classic gift.

Most are also sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations. Check hours and stock via the Google Maps links.