Yokohama Landmark Tower

Note：The Sky Garden of Yokohama Landmark Tower was closed for maintenance at the end of December 2025 and is expected to reopen to the public in 2028. Nowadays, visitors can choose other places near the Landmark Tower to overlook the view of Yokohama, like the 46th floor of Yokohama OMO5, Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal and on the Cosmo Clock 21 ferris wheel.

Yokohama Landmark Tower is the iconic building of Minato Mirai 21, a modern coastal metropolitan area. This 70-storey skyscraper, standing at 296 meters (971 feet) tall, was once the tallest building in Japan and is currently the third tallest, following Mori JP Tower in Tokyo and Abeno Harukas in Osaka. The top of the Landmark Tower gradually narrows, resembling a sail post, reminding people of Yokohama’s history as a port city. The Sky Garden observation deck on the 69th floor offers a breathtaking view of the entire Yokohama, while the lowers floors are shopping and dining areas. Whether you want to overlook the panoramic view of the city, go shopping or enjoy delicious food, the Landmark Tower can meet your needs. 

Basic Facts of Yokohama Landmark Tower

Construction time: 1990 - 1993
Overall Height: 295.8 meters (970.5 feet)
Location: at Minato Mirai 21 by Yokohama Port.
Function Division: 
1F-5F: Shopping Center “Landmark Plaza”;
6F-48F: Enterprise offices, which are not open to the public;
49F-70F: Yokohama Royal Park Hotel offering high-end accommodation services, with an observation deck on the 69th floor.

Sky Garden – An Observation Deck to Overlook Entire Yokohama

On the 69th floor of the Landmark Tower, which is 273 meters high (896 feet), is Sky Garden observation deck, where you can overlook the entire Yokohama. On a clear day, you can also see Mount Fuji and Izu Peninsula in the distance. The Sky Garden is designed to be spacious, with a glass wall on all sides, offering an extremely spectacular view. The moment you enter the Sky Garden, the magnificent scenery of Yokohama comes into view. When you look up, there is a picture on each wall introducing the locations of some famous buildings or places. There are many chairs by the window. You can sit there to enjoy the view of Yokohama and savor a moment of peace. There are also delicious food, drinks and souvenirs available for purchase at the Sky Garden. 

In addition, the Landmark Tower is equipped with one of the world’s fastest elevators, which can reach a speed of 750 meters (2,461 feet) per minute. It only takes about 40 seconds to go directly from ground floor to the observation deck, providing tourists with a fast and convenient summit experience.

Useful Tip: It is best to visit between 15:30 and 19:30, so that you can enjoy the different views during the day, at dusk and at night. It is recommended to go up on a day with a good weather and high visibility to have better panoramic views.

Ticket Fare: The ticket price is 1,000 yen (6 USD) and can be paid for in cash or with common Japanese transportation IC cards such as Suica and Pasmo. Some on-site ticket vending machines or counters support international credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard, but sometimes the machines may malfunction or only accept cash/ IC cards. It is recommended not to rely entirely on credit cards.

Where to buy the ticket: After entering the Landmark Tower, go directly to the 3rd floor. Find the sign leading to the Sky Garden and follow the directions to a glass automatic door. After passing through the glass door, take the downward escalator to the 2nd floor and you will see the ticket office.

Opening Hours: 10:00-21:00 on usual days; 10:00-22:00 on Saturdays and public holidays

Landmark Plaza – Shopping and Dining on 1-5F

The Landmark Tower not only offers a panoramic view of Yokohama but is also a place for shopping and dining. There are many boutique jewelry stores such as Tiffany and Mikimoto, chain clothing stores and dessert shops in Landmark Plaza occupying 1-5F of the building.

The popular ramen restaurant Afuri has a branch on the first floor of Yokohama Landmark Tower. The light salt ramen has a fresh yuzu aroma. The chewy ramen pairs well with a soft-boiled egg, char siu or chicken slices, and the taste is excellent. On the third floor, there is a famous Japanese dessert shop called Harbs. Unlike in Tokyo, you can enjoy delicious desserts directly without having to wait in long queues here. It is recommended to try fruit layer cake, which is filled with fruits and cream. The sweetness of each fruit is just right, and the flavor is rich and not greasy at all. It is a great choice to pair with a cup of black tea. 

However, the overall number of brands is not large, and it leans more towards business. If you want more diverse shopping options, you can go to Markis, Queen’s Square and World Porters near the Landmark Tower, where more shopping experiences can be provided. 

How to Get There

Take subway Minatomirai Line to Minatomirai Station and walk for 3 minutes to reach the destination; Or take railway JR Negishi Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line or Yokohama Municipal Subway to Sakuragicho Station and walk for 5 minutes to get there.

Nearby Attractions

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse: It is a commercial area renovated from a century-old warehouse, featuring trendy stores, souvenir shops and restaurants. There is also a light show in winter.

Yamashita Park: This is a representative seaside park in Yokohama. You can take a walk along the walkway, and the breeze by the sea is particularly pleasant. You can also see the famous Cruise Ship Hikawa Maru docked here.