Rooftops & Sky Gardens · Osanbashi
Osanbashi Pier Rooftop (Whale's Back) 大さん橋 屋上広場（くじらのせなか）
Free 24-hour wooden rooftop park on Yokohama's cruise terminal, with views of Minato Mirai, Red Brick Warehouse, Bay Bridge and Mt Fuji in clear weather.
Hours24 hours (2F lobby 9:00-21:30)
ClosedOpen daily
PriceFree
Getting thereNihon-odori (Minatomirai Line), 7 min walk
Time needed30-45 min
Best timeSunset and after dark
AddressRooftop, Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal, 1-1-4 Kaigan-dori, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
About
The rolling timber roof of the Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal, nicknamed 'Whale's Back', is a public park open around the clock. It juts into the harbour, giving open views of the Minato Mirai skyline, Red Brick Warehouse, Yokohama Bay Bridge and docked cruise ships. On clear days Mt Fuji and the Tokyo Skytree are visible; it is listed among the 'Kanto 100 Fuji views'.
Highlights
- Classic Minato Mirai night skyline
- Cruise ships berthed alongside
- Mt Fuji and Diamond Fuji on clear days
- Free and open 24 hours
Tips
- Check the cruise ship schedule on the official site
- Wooden deck can splinter; do not run
- Combine with Yamashita Park and Red Brick Warehouse
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