Why Yokohama for fine dining? You need to know several key facts here:
(1) Yokohama station : Approximately 76 million people pass through it annually, which made it one of the busiest stations in the world, offering a wide variety of restaurants to cater to the huge demand.
(2) Chinatown: Just a short rail ride from Yokohama station, you can find the biggest chinatown in Japan, where you can not only taste various kinds of Chinese food, but enjoy the splendid street view here.
(3)Diversity of Cuisines: Yokohama features a unique blend of eastern and western cultures, as Yokohama has long been the base of foreign trade in Japan, since its open in 1859. In fact, Yokohama ranks among the top cities in Japan for the highest number of Michelin-starred restaurant per capita.
(4)Minatomirai Dinner with Bayside View: The Bay Area of Yokohama, also knowns as Minato-Mirai (In English, Future of the Port) is truly a luxurious area where you can experience cruise dining, fine dining experience with views of Yokohama skylines and waterfront.
(5) Accessibility: Located south to Tokyo, it takes roughly only 20 minutes to arrive from Tokyo’s core areas such as Ginza, Shinagawa.While most travelers prefer to stay in a hotel in Tokyo, It is always convenient to visit Yokohama just for a short travel.
Author Ken himself is currently working for a company located in Yokohama as well, that’s why he is so expert about it. Finding the best dining place has always been his priority list even for the business need.
So, what are the recommended fine dining experiences?
2. SubZero
Do make a early reservation to secure a window seat, cheers