Yokohama · Bashamichi, Nihon-odori and the harbor
Zou-no-Hana Park
How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24
A waterfront green space where Yokohama port began. The curved breakwater looks like an elephant's trunk.
- Nearest station
- 3 min walk from Nihon-odori Station
What to see
- The breakwater: seen from above it resembles an elephant's trunk.
- Zou-no-Hana Terrace: a rest area that doubles as an art space.
- Yamashita Rinko Line Promenade: a walkway linking Red Brick Park and Yamashita Park runs through the area.
History
It opened on 2 June 2009, the 150th anniversary of the port, with the breakwater restored to its mid-Meiji shape.
Getting there
About 3 minutes on foot from exit 1 of Nihon-odori Station, or 5 from exit 2.
Address：1-chome Kaigandori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
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Sources
Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.
- 横浜市（横浜港 象の鼻地区）（checked 2026-10-24）
- 神奈川県観光協会（象の鼻パーク）（checked 2026-10-24）
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