Attractions of Yamashita Park in Yokohama

Yokohama City is located 30 kilometers south of Tokyo. Due to
proximity to the capital and convenient access to the sea, this city
became the first port to open its waters to foreign ships in 1859.
Today, being the second largest city in Japan with 3.5 mln people this
city accommodates a host of different global cultures in combination
with the traditional Japanese culture. Yokohama is an interesting
destination as a historical and cultural point. Also, it features
amazing modern architecture, science and technology.Yamashita Park is
the oldest port and park in Japan stretching from the international
passenger terminal along the coastline for almost a kilometer. It
offers stunning views over the bay and the Yokohama Bay Bridge. The
park hosts several monuments that are symbols of cultural exchange and
cooperation between Japan and foreign countries. For example, the
statue of The Girl in Red Shoes, Fountain of India or Water Guard,
presented by its sister city San Diego, USA, in 1960. The park has the
following attractions:Osambasi Pier, built in 1896. This is the oldest
pier in Yokohama city. For the Olympic Games, which took place in 1964
in Japan, the pier was completely renovated. As a result, a passenger
terminal to receive foreign passenger vessels was built. Before the
2002 World Cup the terminal was again renovated and modernized. Today
it plays the role of the main sea gate of Yokohama, and accepts huge
cruise liners such as Queen Elizabeth II.Hikawa-Maru Cruise
Liner
Moored opposite the park Yamashita vessel, known as the Queen of
the Pacific, went out to the sea for 30 years, from 1930 to 1960.
Today the ship is a museum open to the public. The interiors of the
ship strike with elegance and chic. Famous Charlie Chaplin once
traveled on this ship.Lighthouse
A 106-meter high lighthouse is the
highest ground-based lighthouse in the world. At the height of 100
meters there is a two-tiered observation deck overlooking the
magnificent panoramic view.Silk Museum
One of the rarest museums in
the world. Features is a rich exhibition of silk fabrics and finished
products made of silk. At the first floor of the museum you can
observe the actual process of silk production. The second floor is
entirely devoted to the history of the production of silk products in
Japan.Yokohama Toys Museum
The current collection of the museum has
9,900 toys from 139 countries around the world. There are toys made of
wood, wax, papier-mache, plastic, celluloid, porcelain, dough, fabrics
and other materials. The museum holds regular thematic exhibitions of
folk dolls. Acai Kutsu puppet theater operates at the museum.