Minao Mirai dubbed as the “Harbour
of the Future” is a large urban area in the central Yokohama. It is blessed
with great location therefore a lot of attractions can be found here. Myriads
of Yokohama’s tourist attraction, hotels, shopping, museum and theme park are
well placed in this area. No wonder it is one of the most sought after district
in Yokohama.
On our recent trip in Yokohama last
February, my mom and my uncle booked our accommodation in two of the luxurious
hotels situated in Minato Mirai 21. To ensure that we have the most comfortable
and memorable stay in Yokohama and spoiled as we are we are lucky to
experienced the luxurious feel of Pan Pacific and Intercontinetal Hotel.
Pan Pacific Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu
We were initially booked at Pan Pacific Hotel. I’ve noticed that hotel lobby in Japan is simple and has a minimalist design and not as grandiose as the hotels I’ve seen in Macau and in Manila. Well, this is just based on my own observation only J
and this is the lobby of Pan Pacific Hotel I am referring
and this is the room booked for us
and the spectacular view of the Minato Mirai and Cosmo World from our room veranda
Pan Pacific is a one minute walk
from Minato Mirai station and connected
to a mall near the station. What I
simply love about this hotel is the balcony overlooking the Cosmo Clock 21
Ferris Wheel. The Ferris Wheel illuminates at night and changes its colors and
effects every 15 minutes.
Cosmo World
Cosmo World is an amusement theme park in the center of Minato Mirai. Unlike any other theme parks in Japan entrance to the Park is free of charge. You pay only per ride or the attraction of your choice. Distinct of this themepark is the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris Wheel, the underwater Roller Coaster and other rides and gaming attractions for the whole family.
Intercontinental Yokohama Grand Hotel
our room here is a lot bigger as compared to Pan Pacific
and here's Intercon's perspective view of Minato Mirai
Since we have overload tour schedule at Mt. Fuji, Yeti Resort and Tokyo Disneyland, we have only limited stay at both hotels and were not able explore some of the hotel's luxurious amenities and more so with the hotels nearby attractions such as the Landmark Tower, Red Brickwall, Nissin Museum etc. :( We hope on our next visit we will have a relax more itinerary and get a chance to explore the area.
Over-all we truly have the most pampered and comfortable stay at Minato Mirai 21. Our heartfelt thanks again to our generous sponsors. Domo Arigatou Gozaimasu
Date of Visit: February 2013
