10-minute walk from Negishi Station on the JR Negishi Line, 15-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minatomirai Line. By bus, get off at the Negishi Shinrin Koen bus stop on the Yokohama City Bus. Show route
Op.Hours
April - September: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, October - March: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Cld.Days
Mondays (closed if a national holiday falls on a Monday), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th - January 3rd)
Fee
Free admission
INFO
The park features restaurants and shops. Parking is also available, but it is paid parking.
Pets are allowed, but must be kept on a leash and under the owner's responsible care at all times.
Barbecues are prohibited within the park.
Negishi Forest Park, located in the heart of Yokohama, is a lush green oasis that allows you to forget the hustle and bustle of the city. The park is filled with seasonal flowers; cherry blossoms in spring, autumn leaves in fall, offering beautiful scenery year-round. In spring, various cherry blossom varieties, such as Someiyoshino and Yamazakura, paint the park in shades of pink. In autumn, the vibrant colors of Iroha momiji (Japanese maple) and other maple trees turn the park into a spectacle of red and yellow.
Within the park, you'll find historic buildings such as the Old Yokohama Customs and the Yokohama Archives of History, allowing you to enjoy both history and nature. The Old Yokohama Customs, a brick building from the Meiji era, is now open to the public as a museum. The Yokohama Archives of History is a museum showcasing the history and culture of Yokohama's opening to the world, displaying precious historical documents.
The park also boasts an observation deck offering panoramic views of Yokohama Port and Minato Mirai. From the observation deck, you can see iconic Yokohama landmarks like the Yokohama Bay Bridge and the Yokohama Landmark Tower. On a clear day, you might even catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji in the distance.
Negishi Forest Park is a precious place where you can experience nature and history in the midst of Yokohama's urban landscape. Whether you're strolling, enjoying the views, or delving into the history, there's something for everyone. Be sure to visit when you are in Yokohama!