Family Visit Day 7: Yokohama

Unfortunately, on the way over here, my Dad's luggage got lost over the way over to Japan. We had a couple of days of drama as the airline tried to locate where his luggage was. About 4 days later, they finally delivered it. Since they had to deliver it today, we decided to go somewhere close by. I only live about 40 minutes from Yokohama so we headed there as soon as my Dad's luggage arrived. We got a bit of a late start so our day out started with lunch by the ocean.

Yummy!

Our first stop of the day was Cosmo World an amusement park by the ocean! My family is really into theme parks and amusement parks so it seemed only natural that we would go. You have to pay by ride so each of us only went on two rides. We all went on the Ferris wheel because it is the biggest one in the world!

Huge and beautiful!

My brothers and sister went on Vanish. It was a diving roller coaster that supposedly dives into the sea. Now while we were well aware of the fact that it could not literally dive into the sea, they were disappointed as they pretty much just went through a chlorinated pool of water. Still, they enjoyed themselves.

The sign for the coaster

My mom, dad, and I went on the log flume ride which is supposedly the longest one in the world but it didn't feel too long. But like my siblings experience, it was still fun none the less. We all met up then to do the Ferris wheel together. We got on just as the sun was starting to set so we had a very pretty view!

The Landmark tower. The tallest building in Japan.

After Cosmo World, we headed towards the other end of town to see Yamashita Park and Chintown! Since it was dark and winter, we didn't spend too much time at the park. It does have a great view of the city and the ocean though.

The marine tower

Cosmo World and the Landmark Tower in the background

Family with the Marine Tower

Yamashita Park is right next to Chinatown so we hopped on over to the largest Chinatown in Japan for some dinner and sight-seeing.

Delicious dinner!

Signs getting ready for the New Year

My dumpling is shaped like a PANDA! I love it!

One of the temples.

I often forget how awesome Yokohama is even though it is so close to me. Thanks for reminding me family!