Yokohama - Cool city.

Yokohama is an interesting city, and very walkable.  After docking we took a stroll in the town, and just walked into some local areas.  The two back-packs are Alison and Stephanie strolling up ahead.  I am always bringing up the rear taking pictures.

We walked and walked in Yokohama, and found this lovely river/canal to walk beside.  We stopped for lunch at a small local restaurant, and then kept on following the river back to the ship.

In Yokohama the manholes and some tiles on buildings had lovely designs on them, like this.  Yokohama is just 30 minutes by train from Tokyo but is completely different.  Population is 3.5 million.  There is a very American influence on some of the buildings, as there was a treaty negotiated in 1858 by the first envoy to Japan.  It became an international seaport, and you can see that influence in the city, which is very laid back and charming.

One of the old buildings that reflect the charm of the city.

Alison leading the charge, Stephanie and Peter bringing up the rear.

This was the view of the city from the ship.  The odd shaped building is a hotel.

The pace of Yokohama compared to Tokyo is completely different.  Yokohama felt so relaxed and liveable, as compared to the frenetic pace of Tokyo.

There was a sail past of police boats, with all kinds of people waving.  Of course we waved back!

Stephanie in the market, checking out the locals.

These trees along the canal are all cherry blossom trees and must be spectacular when they are all out in blossom.

Ali B, Stephanie and I out for a stroll.

Cutie patootie.....

The World at the dock in Yokohama....

The area that the ship was docked in was an old mill, and lots of people were just out for a stroll as the sun set.  Wonder what this little girl is telling her Dad.

Love the Japanese design.  Shogun!

This building has a distinctly Moorish influence, which was evident in a few other buildings.  There were also signs of some European influence with some wonderful treelined avenues and unique architecture.

Leaving Yokohama at night.  Beautiful.

Yokohama at night.  

Bye bye Yokohama...    Next stop Nagoya