The landmark "BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai" was built on the former site of Yokohama City Hall. Within the complex, you'll find a variety of attractions perfect for sightseeing and a day out, including the immersive experience facility "Wonderia Yokohama," a diverse selection of restaurants, and shops selling Yokohama-themed souvenirs. In addition, the hotel "OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resorts" is also located here. In this article, a writer living in Yokohama introduces the highlights and charms of BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai, where hotels, commercial facilities, and restaurants all come together.
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What is "BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai"? A Must-See Spot in Yokohama/Minato Mirai Area for 2026!
"BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai" utilizes the former site of the old Yokohama City Hall, which has been recognized as a historic building by the City of Yokohama. This large-scale complex is just a 1-minute walk from JR Kannai Station and within walking distance of the popular Minato Mirai area, making it an ideal destination for visitors.
Within the premises, you’ll find one of Japan’s largest permanent live-viewing arenas, as well as commercial facilities, hotels, offices, and more. As one of the largest mixed-use developments in the Kannai area, it’s attracting attention as a hub where entertainment, business, and tourism come together.
Right next to the complex is Yokohama Stadium, the home stadium of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars, which play in Japan’s Central League of professional baseball. This makes it a popular spot to casually drop by before or after watching a game or attending an event. With a wide variety of restaurants, it’s also perfect for grabbing a meal before the game or as a meeting spot.
One of the charms of BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai is that traces of the former city hall era remain throughout the area. For example, along the paths that utilize the old city hall’s walls and floors, you’ll find a row of sweets shops with ties to Yokohama, creating a unique blend of history and modernity.
Recommended Spots at BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai at a Glance
| Facility Name | Features |
| Wandaria Yokohama | An immersive experience facility where you can learn about the wonders of wildlife and nature through cutting-edge digital technology |
| OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resorts | A legacy hotel that inherits the history of the former Yokohama City Hall |
| Yurindo | A cultural hub where you can enjoy encounters with books, miscellaneous goods, and dining |
| Keisho no Michi (Path of Inheritance) | An area symbolizing the fusion of old and new, lined with exhibits from the former Yokohama City Hall and sweets shops connected to Yokohama |
| Stadium Yoko Bar Street | A dining zone where you can casually enjoy a variety of gourmet food and drinks unique to Yokohama |
| THE LIVE | An entertainment venue where you can enjoy sports broadcasts and live-viewing events on a massive scale |
Wandaria Yokohama｜Recommended Spot at BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai
Wandaria Yokohama is an immersive experience facility that utilizes state-of-the-art visual effects and digital technology. It’s an “edutainment” (education × entertainment) facility where you can enjoyably learn about the diversity of living things and the mysteries of nature.
The experience is divided into six themed zones: Highlands, Deep Sea, Primeval Forest, Cave, Lake & Sky, and City, each offering a different experience. The Highlands feature "Changing Colors of the Four Seasons," the Deep Sea "Dive to Blue," the Primeval Forest "Forest of Camouflage," the Cave "Touch the Darkness, Dance with Light," the Lake & Sky "Soaring Through the Sky," and the City "Into the Wonder." Through these immersive experiences, you'll feel as though you've stepped into another world while experiencing the grandeur of nature with all your senses.
In addition, by using the facility’s exclusive “Wandaria App” (available in English and Japanese), you can point your smartphone at the creatures that appear throughout the building to collect detailed information and add them to your card folder. There are also missions, allowing you to explore and satisfy your curiosity through interactive, game-like challenges.
Furthermore, on the 3rd floor, you’ll find both the “Wandaria Café” and the “Wandaria Shop.” At the café, you can enjoy colorful and unique meals and sweets that express the world of the facility, while the shop offers original merchandise and memorable souvenirs to commemorate your visit.
Wandaria Yokohama
- Address: BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai Tower 3F–4F, 1-1-1 Minatomachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
- Access: 1 minute walk from Kannai Station, 7 minutes walk from Nihon-odori Station
- Opening Hours:
- Monday–Thursday: 10:00–19:00 (Last admission 18:00)
- Friday–Sunday, public holidays, and long holidays: 10:00–21:00 (Last admission 20:00)
- Closed: Irregular scheduled holidays
OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resorts | Recommended Spot at BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai
“OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resorts” is a hotel based on the concept of preserving and utilizing the former Yokohama City Hall Administration Building, which has been recognized as a historic structure by the city of Yokohama. The building inherits the design of the former Yokohama City Hall, created by architect Togo Murano, who supported modern Japanese architecture. The renovation was carried out while preserving as much as possible the valuable architectural style of the former administration building, which remains on its original site.
In the entrance lobby, the ceiling is adorned with a circular light fixture, modernly arranged after the lighting of the main assembly hall of the former Yokohama City Council building, creating a refined and uplifting atmosphere.
Furthermore, the grand staircase that was used in the former Yokohama City Hall Citizens’ Hall has been relocated and recreated in the open atrium space. By also recreating the stately landing, the space has become a symbolic area where history and modernity are in harmony.
The guest rooms feature “legacy colors” inspired by the tiles, furniture, and carpet colors used in the former Yokohama City Hall. The sophisticated design provides a nostalgic and comfortable atmosphere.
Another highlight is the breakfast buffet, exclusively available to hotel guests. The buffet features carefully selected breads, egg dishes, salads, and fruits, all prepared and served with meticulous attention to detail. In addition, there is a live kitchen offering dim sum and other flavors unique to Yokohama, home to Chinatown.
OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resorts
- Address: The Legacy, 1-1-1 Minato-machi, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
- Price: From 36,000 yen per room per night (for 2 people, meals not included, tax included)
- Official Website: https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/omo7yokohama/ (Available in English, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese)
Yurindo & Yurindo Shokudo | Recommended Spots at BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai
The YURINDO BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai is also a must-visit destination, serving as a hub for books, food, and art.
On the first floor, YURINDO Port Bazaar is a curated shop offering lifestyle goods and food products that highlight the people and stories behind them. Related books are also displayed together, encouraging visitors to naturally pick up a book.
There is also a juice stand where you can take out smoothies and cold-pressed juices. Since there are benches and rest areas on the premises, you can enjoy your drink right after purchase.
On B1F, you'll find the all-day dining restaurant 1909, where you can enjoy modern interpretations of yoshoku (Japanese-style Western cuisine) that developed uniquely in Japan from the Meiji through the Showa era, along with a selection of drinks.
Also on the basement first floor is the "Yurindo GALLERY," a gallery that sells artist-supervised goods and exhibits artworks. There, you'll find a secret door.
Behind the door lies YURINDO Shokudo, a hidden restaurant serving casual Western-style course meals, available by reservation only. Here, you can enjoy your meal in a retro atmosphere reminiscent of the dining area with the same name that existed inside the main YURINDO Isezakicho store from 1921 to 1935.
On the second floor, you’ll find the bookstore "YURINDO," offering a wide range of genres from business books and literature to art and manga. There are also exhibitions and merchandise featuring authors connected to Yokohama.
YURINDO BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai Store
- Address: 1-1-1 Minato-machi, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai The Legacy B1F, 1F, 2F
- Business Hours: [1F/2F] 10:00–21:00, [B1F] 11:00–up to 22:30 (varies by store)
Path of Inheritance | Recommended Spots at BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai
The Path of Inheritance is a walkway between The Legacy, which preserves and repurposes the seventh Yokohama City Hall administrative building, and the new high-rise Tower, which symbolizes the future. True to the district’s concept of "fusion of old and new," the walls and historical designs of the former city hall are incorporated throughout.
There are also exhibits showcasing the civil engineering techniques and memories of the land that supported the second-generation city hall, allowing visitors to stroll through this "Corridor of Memories" and experience the history of Yokohama as it connects to the future.
Along the street, there are five shops offering sweets and souvenirs related to Yokohama, adding to the enjoyment of strolling through the area. Here, we introduce two particularly noteworthy shops that embody the spirit and charm of Yokohama.
Yokohama Harbor Stadium
"Yokohama Harbor Double Marron," a confection born in Yokohama and beloved as a local specialty, is featured at Yokohama Harbor Stadium. Here, you can find exclusive sweets packed with double marron filling (chopped chestnuts and chestnut paste), as well as merchandise featuring the mascot character "Harbor-kun."
One of the shop's signature sweets is the Harbor-kun Sand, which features fluffy waffle batter filled with Double Marron cream. Since the dough is baked fresh in-store, you can enjoy the special taste that only freshly made sweets can offer.
Another highlight is the "Yokohama Harbor Hamakko Mochi Creamy," which features a chewy dough baked with cream inside. Even on the day of our visit, there was a constant line at the storefront, bustling with many customers.
- Address: BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai Tower 1F, 1-1-1 Minato-machi, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
- Business Hours: 11:00–20:00
- Closed: Irregular holidays
UNI COFFEE ROASTERY BON BON
"UNI COFFEE ROASTERY BON BON" is a takeout specialty shop where you can easily enjoy café-style sweets and coffee. UNI COFFEE ROASTERY is a popular café brand that originated in Yokohama and is well-known throughout Kanagawa Prefecture.
The highlight here is the "Rice Flour Scone," known for its moist texture and available exclusively at this location. The most popular item is the "Rice Flour Scone Gorgonzola" (420 yen). The rich and salty flavor of Gorgonzola is complemented by the ocean aroma of aonori seaweed and shirasu (whitebait), creating a uniquely flavorful treat.
In addition, there is a wide selection of sweets that pair perfectly with their carefully brewed coffee, such as "Smooth Baschee" and "Motomachi Canelé." Another attraction is that its fresh doughnuts, which often sell out at other locations, are generally easier to buy here.
- Address: BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai Tower 1F, 1-1-1 Minato-machi, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
- Business Hours: 11:00–20:00
- Closed: Irregular holidays
Stadium Yoko Bar Street | Recommended Spots at BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai
"Stadium Yoko Bar Street" is a dining area with the lively atmosphere of a "yokocho" (alleyway lined with small eateries). Spanning two buildings, "Stadium Side Terrace" and "The Legacy," it brings together 34 unique establishments. You can peek into any shop that catches your eye, order a drink at each, and hop from place to place—the way you enjoy it is entirely up to you!
The selection is extensive, featuring Japanese favorites such as takoyaki, sushi, and yakitori, as well as dishes from around the world. There are also restaurants serving Kyushu-style yatai (food stall) dishes and Okinawan cuisine, letting you enjoy the feeling of traveling to different regions of Japan without leaving Yokohama.
Stadium Yoko Bar Street
- Address: 1-1-1 Minato-machi, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai The Legacy / Stadium Side Terrace 1st & 2nd Floor
- Opening Hours: 11:00–23:30
- Closed: Varies by store
THE LIVE｜Recommended Spots at BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai
“THE LIVE” is one of Japan’s largest permanent live viewing arenas, featuring a food hall-style dining facility. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of programs featuring professional baseball games, sports, music, food, and shopping.
The main attraction of this multi-layered space, which spans three floors, is the “LIVE FOOD HALL” on the first floor. A massive LED screen measuring approximately 18 meters wide and 8 meters high dominates the space, surrounded by restaurants with roots in Yokohama and Kanagawa Prefecture. You can enjoy hearty dishes such as ramen, hamburgers, pizza, and roast pork while immersing yourself in the exciting “sports × dining” experience.
On the third floor, you'll find FOOD TERRACE, home to THE BBQ BEACH, where you can rent a BBQ space and bring your own ingredients. The adjacent terrace is on the same floor as the entrance to Wandaria Yokohama, and even if you’re not using the BBQ, it’s a great spot to relax and take a break.
THE LIVE
- Address: 1-1-1 Minato-machi, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa THE LIVE
- Opening Hours: 11:00–23:00 (Food last order 22:00 / Drinks last order 22:30)
- Closed: Irregular holidays
Experience the New Charm of Yokohama at BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai!
BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai is a new urban hub that inherits the legacy of the historic former Yokohama City Hall, blending commercial facilities, hotels, and entertainment. Take this opportunity to fully enjoy Yokohama’s unique culture, gourmet food, and a variety of experiences.
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