One of the nice things about the Yokohama waterfront is there are wide pathways that you can walk. Including an elevated boardwalk. Very nice views from there looking out to Tokyo Bay or into the city.
This green copper dome caught my interest.
It is the Yokohama Indian Water Fountain. Inside is a drinking fountain. This was donated by Indian residents of Yokohama in gratitude for assistance following the 1923 earthquake, and in memory of those lost during it.
Sunset sky was lovely. I wish my photos could show how serene it was.
There is a lot to see along the waterfront. I wish I had visited 山下公園, Yamashita Park earlier. Perhaps another visit is needed in the future. It is a large area.
One of the highlights of the park is the roses. Another is this fountain.
Yokohama's sister city in the United States is San Diego. It makes sense. Both are port towns, both have strong navy ties.
As a gift to Yokohama, in 1960, San Diego gave them a copy of a statue that is in San Diego.
The Guardian of the Waters by sculptor Donal Hord.
I was surprised to see these mission bells. Growing up in California, I am familiar with California Mission history and the 20th century bell markers of Camino de Real. I didn't expect to see them in Japan.
I did expect to see roses. Pretty in the twilight but not easy to photograph in less light. It is lovely to see roses blooming in December.
Japanese Meiji style street lamps. These have a feeling of both western and eastern style combined.
This is the Hotel New Grand with the Yokohama Marine Tower in the background. Built in 1927 after the Great Kanto Earthquake, it was the place to stay for dignitaries and celebrities.
While there have been modern upgrades, a lot of the interior design details have been preserved, along with the architectural details outside. The blog Old Tokyo has photos from a 1940 brochure here https://www.oldtokyo.com/yokohama-hotel-new-grand-picturesque/
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