Rainy days during travel can often disrupt your plans. Don’t worry! Today, we recommend must-visit indoor attractions in Yokohama for rainy days: the newly upgraded and reopened "Yokohama Art Museum," the "Cup Noodles Museum" where you can create your own custom cup noodles, and the relaxing "SKY SPA YOKOHAMA" with its sauna facilities.
1. Yokohama Art Museum
Opened in 1989, the Yokohama Art Museum is characterized by its symmetrical stone exterior and open atrium. The museum features 9 exhibition galleries, an art library with over 240,000 books, and studios for various workshops.
In February 2025, the museum will reopen after extensive renovations. Reflecting its theme of "The Port Opens," the spacious Grand Gallery offers an open atmosphere where visitors can relax for free. Visiting the revitalized Yokohama Art Museum to enjoy art is a great choice on a rainy day.
- Yokohama Art Museum (横浜美術館)
- Address: 3-4-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Operating Hours: 10:00–18:00 (Last entry 17:30)
- Closed: Thursdays, Year-end and New Year holidays
- Admission: Varies by exhibition, Grand Gallery is free
2. Cup Noodles Museum
At the Cup Noodles Museum, you can learn about the history and concept of instant noodles through exhibits and hands-on activities. The most popular activity is creating your own original cup noodles: design your container, choose your favorite ingredients and broth, and seal it to complete a one-of-a-kind cup noodle.
The "Noodle Bazaar" inside the museum offers noodle dishes from eight countries, mainly in Asia, such as Indonesian Mie Goreng. Served in small portions, it’s perfect for trying a variety of flavors.
- Cup Noodles Museum (カップヌードルミュージアム)
- Address: 2-3-4 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Operating Hours: 10:00–18:00 (Last entry 17:00)
- Closed: Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a public holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays
- Admission:
Adults (university students and above): 500 yen
High school students and below: Free
My Cup Noodles Factory: 500 yen per serving
3. News Park (Japan Newspaper Museum)
This museum provides a detailed look at the history of Japanese newspapers through videos and physical newspapers. Its highlight is interactive exhibits, such as the "Yokohama Time Travel" game, where visitors can experience the reporting process using tablet devices.
A standout feature is the workshop where visitors can write a 90-character news article and include their photo to create a unique newspaper. It’s a valuable opportunity to learn about the fun of newspapers and the role of journalism.
- News Park (ニュースパーク)
- Address: 11 Nihon-odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama Information Culture Center
- Operating Hours: 10:00–17:00 (Last entry 16:30)
- Closed: Mondays (or the next weekday if Monday is a public holiday), December 29–January 4
- Admission:
Adults: 400 yen
University students: 300 yen
High school students: 200 yen
Junior high school students and below: Free
4. Yokohama Fortune Aquarium
Located in Yokohama Chinatown, the Yokohama Fortune Aquarium is themed around six types of luck, including fate, wealth, and love. Visitors can observe fish like moray eels, goldfish, and clownfish swimming in tanks adorned with auspicious phrases. Try drawing a "Fortune Omikuji" before exploring—it’s fun to follow its guidance.
After touring the aquarium, consider getting a palm reading (for a fee) to learn about your overall luck, health, wealth, and love prospects.
- Yokohama Fortune Aquarium (横浜開運水族館)
- Address: 144 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Operating Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00–17:00 (Last entry 16:30)
Weekends and holidays: 10:00–18:00 (Last entry 17:30) - Closed: None
- Admission:
Adults: 1,400 yen
Junior and high school students: 1,000 yen
Elementary school students: 600 yen
5. Yokohama Minatomirai Manyo Club
This eight-story facility offers foot baths, open-air hot springs, rock baths, accommodations, and dining options. The hot spring water is transported daily by tanker from Atami and Yugawara hot springs.
With relaxation areas available, it’s an excellent spot to spend a leisurely rainy day.
- Yokohama Minatomirai Manyo Club (横浜みなとみらい 万葉倶楽部)
- Address: 2-7-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Operating Hours: 24 hours With cleaning times for the main bath and other facilities
- Admission:
Adults (junior high school and above): 2,950 yen
Children (elementary school): 1,540 yen
Toddlers (ages 3 to preschool): 1,040 yen
Under 3: Free
6. Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
Located near Shin-Yokohama Station, the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum is a food theme park dedicated to ramen. It recreates the 1958 streetscape from when the world’s first instant noodles, "Chicken Ramen," were introduced, featuring a selection of popular ramen shops from across Japan.
In addition to regular-sized ramen, shops offer mini ramen (about 3/5 of regular size), perfect for those wanting to sample multiple flavors. The museum also includes a café and retro candy shop, plus a "Ramen Making Experience" where you can try making noodles with bamboo.
- Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum (新横浜ラーメン博物館)
- Address: 2-14-21 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Operating Hours: Weekdays: 11:00–21:00, Weekends and holidays: 10:30–21:00
- Closed: Year-end and New Year holidays (December 31, January 1)
- Admission:
Adults: 450 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen
High school students (student discount): 100 yen
Seniors (65 and above): 100 yen
Children under elementary school age: Free
7. Yokohama Doll Museum
With the theme of "Yokohama’s World Doll Cruise," the Yokohama Doll Museum is a place to enjoy encounters with countless dolls. It houses over 10,000 dolls, showcasing pieces from 140 countries and regions, from locally distinctive dolls to those crafted by Living National Treasures.
The museum also incorporates a "Cool Japan" perspective, displaying figures, character toys, and anime-related items as part of a new doll culture. Special exhibitions and events suitable for both children and adults are held regularly, offering new discoveries in the world of dolls with each visit.
- Yokohama Doll Museum (横浜人形の家)
- Address: 18 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Operating Hours:
Museum: 9:30–17:00 (Last entry 16:30)
Shop: 10:00–17:00
Café: 11:00–19:00 - Closed: Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a public holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays
- Admission:
Adults (high school and above): 400 yen
Children (elementary and junior high school): 200 yen
8. Queens Square Yokohama
Queens Square Yokohama is a complex integrating offices, a hotel, and a shopping mall, directly connected to Minatomirai Station, allowing visitors to enjoy shopping and dining regardless of the weather.
The mall, "MARK IS," is linked to Landmark Tower via a skyway, making it easy to hop between shopping destinations. Food lovers can explore popular eateries like the New York-born burger joint "Shake Shack."
- Queens Square Yokohama (クイーンズスクエア横浜)
- Address: 2-3 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Operating Hours:
Shopping: 11:00–20:00 (varies by store)
Restaurants: 11:00–22:00 (varies by store) - Closed: Irregular holidays
9. SKY SPA YOKOHAMA
Located on the 14th floor of the Sky Building directly connected to Yokohama Station, SKY SPA YOKOHAMA offers carbonated hot springs known for their skin-beautifying effects, along with Finnish dry saunas and Roman-style steam saunas.
The facility includes a restaurant, various relaxation areas, and "KOOWORK," a unique co-working sauna space, making it an ideal spot to spend a rainy day.
- SKY SPA YOKOHAMA (スカイスパYOKOHAMA)
- Address: 2-19-12 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama Sky 14F
- Operating Hours: 24 hours 8:30–10:30 is cleaning time, bath and sauna unavailable
- Closed: Open year-round
- Admission: Varies by entry time and package See website for details
- Website: http://www.skyspa.co.jp/
10. Yokohama Hammerhead
Yokohama Hammerhead is a commercial facility within the historic Shinko Pier Terminal, which began operations in the Meiji era. With the concept of "Yokohama Sea Station, connecting the city with land, sea, and air," it houses about 25 experiential shops and factory-direct stores focused on food.
The facility also hosts workshops and other activities, making it an ideal destination for food enthusiasts, even on rainy days.
- Yokohama Hammerhead (横浜ハンマーヘッド)
- Address: 2-14-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Operating Hours: Varies by store
- Closed: Irregular holidays
11. Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum
The Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum is an interactive museum where you can learn about Japan’s cutting-edge science and technology. Conveniently located near Landmark Tower, it covers topics from space technology to eco-friendly solutions in daily life.
The first floor’s Air and Space Zone features exciting exhibits like rocket engines. On the second floor, the Virtual Tour Station offers immersive experiences on a massive 7-meter-radius, 15-meter-wide screen, deepening your understanding of science and technology.
- Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum (三菱みなとみらい技術館)
- Address: 3-3-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
- Operating Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00–15:00 (Last entry 14:30)
Weekends and holidays: 10:00–16:00 (Last entry 15:30) - Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays (or the following day if a public holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays, specific closure days
- Admission:
Adults: 500 yen
Junior and high school students: 300 yen
Elementary school students: 200 yen
