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Yokohama is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. The city, officially incorporated on April 1, 1889 is the Japan's largest incorporated city. The Port of Yokohama, which was opened in1859, became one of Japan's major ports and it later turned out to be the base of foreign trade in Japan. The foreigners occupied 'Kannai'
a district of the city. Yokohama City became the international city in the country with foreigner areas extending from Kannai to the Yamate Bluff area and the Yokohama Chinatown. During the 20th century, there was a rapid growth in the industries, which enhanced the importance of the city.
Area & Location: Located in the Kanto region of the main island of Honshu, Yokohama is situated at 35°26' Latitude North and 139°38' Longitude East. Lies on an area in the western side of Tokyo Bay, which is 30 km away from Tokyo, Yokohama has a total area of 437.35 sq. km. The city has a total population 3.6 million.
Tourist Attractions: The city, which is close to a port, attracts tourists from every nook and corner of the world to enjoy the beauty of it.
Transportation: Yokohama port which has historical importance, help in commercial trade. Maglev trains and CosmoClock 21, are the modes of transportation in the city. Limited express or express trains provide easy and quick commutation in and around the city. The international Narita Airport and the domestic Haneda Airport serve the city.
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The two major railway stations in the city the Yokohama Station and Shin-Yokohama Station operates number of trains that provide easy travel for the passengers who travel inside the country.
Hotels:The Yokohoma hotels that offer all facilities to its customers are the main lounge of the tourists visiting the city. The city has a wide variety of hotels ranging from cheap to luxurious with unique features. Inter-Continental Hotel, Pan Pacific Yokohama, Yokohama Excel Hotel Tokyu, New Grand Hotel, Yokohama Royal Park Hotel, Yokohama Isezakicho Washington Hotel, Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel and Towers and Breezbay Hotel are the famous hotels in the city.
Places of Attraction:The port areas like Yamashita Park, Minato Mirai 21, Yokohama Chinatown, Yokohama Stadium, the Silk Center, the Yokohama Doll Museum and the Yamate area -the foreigner's cemetery welcome tourists from all parts of the world who are interested to know and learn the history of the city. The Rose Garden, Sankeien, a garden, ramen museum and the curry museum also attract tourists. Walking through the 860m long suspension bridge -Yokohama Bay Bridge gives wonderful experience. Yokohama Port Symbol Tower and Yokohama Landmark Tower-the tallest building in Japan are the notable landmarks of the city that catch the sight of those entering Yokohama.
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