Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse luggage storage

About the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

One of Japan's most fascinating historical periods followed its reopening to international trade and relations, and the red brick buildings along the waterfront were instrumental in the rise of Yokohama Port in the 19th century. Much of the goods flowing through this Red Brick Warehouse (or Akarenga) helped modernize Japan and its new capital Tokyo. 

While Japan’s ports have certainly modernized, you can still visit the complex of charming red brick buildings to learn about its history and take in some of the cultural delights that have sprung up when the shipping activity moved elsewhere. With surprisingly great restaurants (second floor) and shopping options (first floor), the Red Brick Warehouse district makes up one of the best areas in Yokohama to visit. 

The Naka-ku area is especially great when the weather is lovely and you can walk around the waterfront admiring the passing boats. You’ll also enjoy wonderful views of the city from the Red Brick Warehouse, which is surpassed only by the neighboring Sky Garden at Yokohama Landmark Tower. It’s easy to reach through public transit, and if you’re heading there on a travel day you can stop by a Bounce Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse luggage storage facility to drop your bags off for a few hours.  

Getting to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 

These waterfront buildings are slightly out of the way from central Yokohama, but there are a few transit hubs like Nihon-Odori and Bashamichi with JR train connections along with Sakuragicho and Kannai Stations on the subway. The Red Brick Warehouse is also fairly walkable from other attractions like the Landmark Tower or even Yokohama Chinatown. Once you’re here, everything is easily reached on foot. 

How to get here from Yokohama Station

There are several connections you can take to get to the Red Brick Warehouse, but the most convenient one from Yokohama Station is taking the Minatomirai Line to Nihon-Odori Station and then walking about 5-10 minutes to the waterfront. 

Getting to Red Brick Warehouse from Tokyo

• If you’re heading directly from Tokyo, you can take the Tokaido Line to Yokohama Station and then transfer to the Minatomirai Line to reach Nihon-Odori Station. 
• If you want to reach Shinjuku, you can take the Fukutoshin Line from nearby Minatomirai Station and get there in about an hour. 

Taking the subway to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 

Yokohama’s subway network isn't as extensive as Tokyo's, but its Blue Line runs north to south and does a good job connecting downtown with other parts of the city. Sakuragicho Station is a short walk from the waterfront and provides easy connections through the subway. The Blue Line connects the Sakuragicho Station with downtown Yokohama along with northern attractions like Mitsuzawa Park, Nissan Stadium, and downtown Yokohama. All of these can be reached within 10-20 minutes. 

Bus services for Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse 

You can get to the Red Brick Warehouse from Chinatown in about 20 minutes via the #026 route. Otherwise, the best way to get to the waterfront is through the train or even walking. 

Getting to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from Haneda Airport 

Haneda Airport is only 50 minutes away from Yokohama. Depending on how you want to get there, you can take either the Airport Limousine Bus or the Keikyū Airport Line and Negishi Line to Yokohama Station. 

Getting to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from Narita Airport 

If you’re flying into Narita Airport, you can get to Yokohama in just under two hours via the Airport Limousine Bus. 

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