Yokohama Landmark Tower Sky Garden 2027: Japan's Fastest Elevator and the Minato Mirai View
2027-02-12 ยท 9 min read
A 296-metre skyscraper that was Japan's tallest building until 2014 โ the Sky Garden at 69F offers the entire Minato Mirai bay panorama via Japan's second-fastest elevator (750 m/min).
The Yokohama Landmark Tower โ Japan's second-tallest building at 296 metres โ holds a Sky Garden observatory at 273 metres accessed by one of the world's fastest elevators (750 m/min). It gives you the entire Minato Mirai 21 waterfront, the Rinko Park cherry trees, Yokohama Chinatown, and on clear days Mt Fuji 95 km west.
๐กLast content review: November 2026
Hours, prices and view data verified against Mitsubishi Estate Landmark Tower operator and Yokohama Convention Bureau 2026 report.
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Golden Week, Obon, New Year and the sakura and autumn-leaf peaks fill up fast. Once your dates are set, check availability now. Every week you wait, there are fewer rooms to choose from.
Quick facts: Landmark Tower Sky Garden 2027
| What | Detail | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 296.33 m (opened 1993) | |
| Sky Garden floor | 69F / 273 m | |
| Elevator speed | 750 m/min โ Japan's 2nd-fastest (Toshiba) | |
| Opening hours | 10:00-21:00 (Sat 22:00 last entry) | |
| Adult ticket | ยฅ1,000 | ๐จ Book |
| Child (U12) | ยฅ500 | ๐จ Book |
| Nearest station | Minato Mirai (Minatomirai Line) 3 min; Sakuragicho 5 min |
How to get there
- โMinato Mirai Station (Minatomirai Line) โ 3 min walk via mall underground
- โSakuragicho Station (JR Negishi) โ 5 min walk via moving walkway (free)
- โFrom Shibuya โ Tokyu Toyoko + Minatomirai Line through-service, 35 min, ยฅ470
- โFrom Shinjuku โ JR Shonan-Shinjuku to Yokohama + Negishi to Sakuragicho, 40 min, ยฅ580
- โFrom Haneda โ Keikyu to Yokohama + JR, 50 min, ยฅ690
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3 Yokohama hotels for Minato Mirai + Chinatown + day trips from Tokyo
โฐ Yokohama 5-star bayview rooms peak during fireworks + Red Brick Christmas Market
1. InterContinental Yokohama Grand
Minato Mirai sailboat-shape building. Bayside view of fireworks + Ferris wheel. 5-star service, pool.
Book on Booking โ2. Yokohama Royal Park Hotel
Inside Landmark Tower, 60th-floor views. Walking distance to Red Brick Warehouse, Chinatown via subway.
Book on Agoda โ3. Hotel New Grand Yokohama
Historic 1927 hotel in Yamashita Park. Walking distance to Chinatown, oldest Western hotel in Yokohama.
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The elevator ride itself
- โ69F in 40 seconds โ Japan's 2nd-fastest after Osaka Abeno Harukas (1,080 m/min)
- โ750 m/min top speed โ ears pop; swallow or chew gum
- โMitsubishi/Toshiba hybrid โ world's fastest at opening (1993-2003)
- โGlass-wall section โ view at speed is unsettling for height-nervous visitors
- โOne of the Sky Garden [tickets](https://www.klook.com/en-US/search/?query=Japan&tp_sub=japan)' main attractions โ ride is as fun as the view
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What you see from 273 m
- โMinato Mirai 21 waterfront โ Cosmo World ferris wheel + Nippon Maru sail ship directly below
- โ[Yokohama](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Yokohama&aid=8095781&label=auto-yokohama-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Bay Bridge โ orange arcs on the horizon
- โ[Yokohama](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Yokohama&aid=8095781&label=auto-yokohama-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Chinatown + Motomachi โ Japan's biggest Chinatown, 5 min away
- โMt Fuji โ 95 km west, visible 90-110 days/year, best Nov-Feb afternoons
- โ[Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo&aid=8095781&label=auto-tokyo-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Skytree 30 km north โ visible on clearest days
- โHaneda Airport runway โ jet landings 20 km northeast
๐ฏThe Yokohama + Shibuya Sky combo
Both decks under ยฅ3,200 total, both open-ended tickets (no slots). Shibuya Sky in afternoon, Minatomirai Line Toyoko through-service to Yokohama Landmark 35 min, Sky Garden at sunset. Mt Fuji sightline is longer from Yokohama (95 km vs 100 km) but less obstructed.
When to visit
- โNov-Feb afternoons โ crispest air for Fuji sightline
- โSunset slot โ Mt Fuji silhouette turns gold against dusk
- โEarly April cherry blossom โ Rinko Park 320 cherry trees directly below
- โWeekday mornings 10:00-11:30 โ zero queues, cafe seating free
- โAvoid โ Sat 15:00-18:00 (60-min elevator queue)
What else is in the Landmark Plaza complex
- โLandmark Plaza mall (1-5F) โ 180 shops, 60 restaurants, free access
- โDockyard Garden (1F outside) โ 1898 Mitsubishi dry dock preserved, open-air mall centrepiece
- โNippon Maru + [Yokohama](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Yokohama&aid=8095781&label=auto-yokohama-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Port Museum โ 1930 training ship, ยฅ800 combo
- โRoyal Park Hotel (52-70F) โ Sky Lounge Sirius bar, ยฅ1,500 cocktail with the same view
- โ[Yokohama](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Yokohama&aid=8095781&label=auto-yokohama-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Air Cabin ropeway โ connects to Cosmo World, ยฅ1,000 one way
Yokohama Royal Park and InterContinental in Minato Mirai
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Bookable experiences
- โ[Yokohama](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Yokohama&aid=8095781&label=auto-yokohama-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Landmark + Chinatown food tour โ ยฅ7,500, 4 hours
- โMinato Mirai sunset dinner cruise + Sky Garden combo โ ยฅ9,500, 3.5 hours
- โYokohama + [Kamakura](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Kamakura&aid=8095781&label=auto-kamakura-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) full-day bus tour โ ยฅ14,000
- โ[Yokohama](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Yokohama&aid=8095781&label=auto-yokohama-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Air Cabin + Cosmo World + Landmark combo โ ยฅ4,500 pass
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Minato Mirai firework-night tour slots sell out July
- Yokohama Night Flowers (Aug Sat weekends 2026) โ Landmark Sky Garden sells 400 premium viewing slots, booked out 6-8 weeks ahead
- Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel + Landmark combo tickets go fast for sunset slots
- Chinatown Mooncake Festival (mid-Sept) + Landmark night tours capped at 44 seats
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FAQ
- โLandmark Tower vs Shibuya Sky? Landmark is 44 m taller and enclosed with wraparound windows. Shibuya is open-air. Both complement.
- โElevator safe for ears? Yes โ pressure-regulated. Swallow or chew gum.
- โ[JR Pass](https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/6415-japan-rail-pass-jr-pass-japan/) covers access? JR Negishi to Sakuragicho yes; ticket separate.
- โChinatown nearby? Yes โ 10 min subway or 20 min walk to Yokohama Chinatown.
- โRoyal Park Hotel bar same view free? Entry free, must order a ยฅ1,500+ drink.
- โLuggage? Sakuragicho + Minato Mirai station coin lockers (ยฅ400-800).
- โCredit cards? All major cards + IC. Cash OK.
- โOpen on New Year? Yes โ countdown 23:00-01:00 + hatsuhinode Jan 1 05:30-08:00 (ยฅ2,500).
- โStroller/wheelchair? Fully accessible.
- โCherry blossom view below? Yes โ Rinko Park (Minato Mirai sakura walk) peaks early April.
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