Sakuragichou

Sakuragicho is a popular meeting spot for locals going out to dine or have fun in Yokohama , as well as being a convenient starting point to explore the city's downtown district. The area got its name from the Sakura River, which used to flow nearby Sakuragicho Station is considered the birthplace of Japan's railways How to Get There JR's Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi Lines, as well as the Yokohama Municipal Subway's Blue Line, serve Sakuragicho Station. The station is two minutes from Yokohama Station and 16 minutes from Shin-Yokohama Station. For those coming from downtown Tokyo, it takes about 30 minutes from Shinagawa Station on the Keihin-Tohoku Line.