Living next door to a giant, pretty much anybody would feel small. Few cities tower quite like Tokyo. That can make it easy to overlook the fact that Yokohama, right next door to Tokyo, is Japan’s second-largest metropolis.
The primary port for Japan’s famous capital—you can ride to the Imperial Palace just by hopping on the metro—Yokohama is a truly beautiful place, too. A vertical city, reflected in and rising high above the Pacific waters of Tokyo Bay. Whether you visit before or after a cruise, or just as a side-trip, there’s so much to discover and enjoy. It’s hard to fit it all into just 24 hours—but here’s a guide for maximizing your time in this glittering, glimmering place.
