Free Places to Relax near Yokohama Station

Benches, parks and more
Updated November 1, 2026
West Exit Area
Opening hours
10:00–18:00 (March–September) / 10:00–17:00 (October–February)
Yokohama Takashimaya / Sotetsu JOINUS Rooftop
Yokohama Takashimaya / Sotetsu JOINUS Rooftop
Yokohama Takashimaya / Sotetsu JOINUS Rooftop
The rooftops of Takashimaya and JOINUS are connected.
There are a biotope, sculptures and a futsal court,
with places to relax dotted around the area.
Opening hours
10:00–21:00 (temporarily closed)
Enjoy panoramic views of Yokohama Port.
There are sculptures and spots for photos.
It is pleasant on sunny days.
Opening hours
7:00–23:00
JR Yokohama Tower Atrium
JR Yokohama Tower Atrium
JR Yokohama Tower Atrium
JR Yokohama Tower Atrium
On the West Exit side of the Central Passage.
Conveniently close to the JR ticket gates.
It is not air-conditioned, but is more comfortable than outdoors.
There is also a tourist information center, making this a convenient place to rest and gather information.
Opening hours
7:00–23:00
JR Yokohama Tower — 3rd-floor Passage
JR Yokohama Tower — 3rd-floor Passage
JR Yokohama Tower — 3rd-floor Passage
Take the escalator at the back of the atrium up to the 3rd floor.
On the east side of the 3rd floor, a passage connects JR Yokohama Tower with the Tsuruyacho area.
Benches are provided at several points along the passage.
It is not air-conditioned, but it provides shelter from the rain.
Sotetsu JOINUS Indoors
Opening hours
7:00–23:00
Sotetsu JOINUS
Benches by the restroom entrance near CIAL Yokohama on basement level 1 of Sotetsu JOINUS.
The air conditioning makes this a comfortable spot, but the seats are usually occupied.
  
Opening hours
Open 24 hours
Along the Aratama River
Along the Aratama River
Rest areas along the Aratama River on the street where HAMABOWL and Kawai Juku are located.
The surroundings are not particularly tidy, but there are places to sit along the river.
The publicly accessible open space at City House Yokohama, past Kawai Juku, is well maintained.
On fine days, it is a pleasant place to sit and eat.
East Exit Area
Sogo Yokohama Rooftop
Sogo Yokohama Rooftop
Sogo Yokohama Rooftop
Sogo Yokohama Rooftop

There are an artificial-turf play area for young children and a futsal court.
There is also a shrine, with places to relax around the rooftop.