"Minato Mirai" is a seaside urban area in central Yokohama whose name means "harbor of the future". The area was a large shipyard until the 1980s, when development began to turn it into a new city center.
Located along the waterfront, the buildings of the Minato Mirai form the distinctive skyline of Yokohama. At 296 meters, the Landmark Tower is the most recognizable feature and the three Queen's Towers are located beside.
Across from the Queen's Towers, is a large man made island which constitutes the Minato Mirai Shinko District ("new harbor district"). The most recognizable feature of the island is the Cosmo World Ferris Wheel, which displays the time and was for some time considered the world's largest clock.
Minato Mirai is blessed with a great location along the water and has a wealth of attractions. Visitors to the area will be able to find shopping centers, hotels, a convention center, an amusement park, a relaxation center with hot spring baths, museums and park space.
