80Peaceful & Flat
Hiroshima
Japan
Asia-Pacific
Hiroshima is a flat delta city rebuilt for accessibility - the Peace Park and modern infrastructure make it surprisingly stroller-friendly.
Best stroller: Compact
Japan
Yokohama
78/100Modern Waterfront📊 Medium confidence
Yokohama is a modern waterfront city with excellent accessibility - think Tokyo convenience without Tokyo crowds.
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Bring your stroller
This city is stroller-friendly. Compact strollers work best.
Key Factors
- •Good overall accessibility
- •Compact stroller recommended
Yokohama scores 78/100 on our stroller-friendliness scale. Below you'll find a full breakdown of terrain, transit accessibility, and family facilities — plus neighborhood-level tips and stroller vs. carrier advice for Yokohama.
📋 The Bottom Line
Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city but feels much more manageable than Tokyo. The Minato Mirai waterfront district is modern, flat, and beautifully designed with families in mind. The entire area from Yokohama Station to the Red Brick Warehouse is connected by moving walkways and elevated paths. Chinatown is lively but manageable. The Cup Noodles Museum is a family highlight. As with all Japanese cities, baby facilities in department stores and malls are exceptional. Direct train access to Tokyo means you can base here for a calmer experience.
Quick Facts
Overall Score78/100
Best StrollerCompact
Biggest ChallengeChinatown on weekends
Data Quality📊 Medium confidence
Gear Recommendations
- 🎒Compact stroller for trains and buildings
- 🎒Japanese baby facilities are world-class - pack light
- 🎒Rain cover for sudden showers
- 🎒Sun protection in summer months
Yokohama Stroller Score Breakdown
Smooth Surfaces8/10
Smooth, paved paths
Flatness8/10
Flat and easy
Public Transit8/10
Excellent accessible transit
Elevators & Ramps8/10
Elevators widely available
Family Facilities8/10
Changing rooms & nursing everywhere
Space & Comfort6/10
Manageable, some busy spots
Family Welcome8/10
Locals love kids!
Best & Worst Areas for Strollers in Yokohama
🟢 Where It's Easy ✓
- •Minato Mirai - Flat, modern, connected walkways
- •Red Brick Warehouse - Flat, events, restaurants
- •Yamashita Park - Flat waterfront, marine tower views
- •Cup Noodles Museum area - Accessible, modern
- •Yokohama Station area - Transit hub, shopping malls
🟡 Where You'll Struggle ⚠
- •Chinatown on weekends - Very crowded narrow streets
- •Yamate Bluff area - Hilly foreign settlement
- •Motomachi on sale days - Packed shopping street
- •Some older Naka-ku streets - Narrow
🎒 When to Bring the Carrier 👶
- •Chinatown on weekends (packed streets)
- •Motomachi shopping street on sale days
- •Some Yamashita Park areas during events
Tips from Parents Who Visited Yokohama
❌ What Parents Wish They'd Known
- ✕Chinatown weekend crowds - visit weekday mornings instead
- ✕Pikachu Outbreak event (August) - Minato Mirai gets insane
- ✕Summer humidity is intense - hydrate constantly
- ✕Yamate area looks close on map but involves hills
- ✕Some restaurants in Chinatown are very small
⭐ Parent-Recommended Spots
- ★Cup Noodles Museum - Make custom noodles, fully accessible, unique
- ★Cosmo World - Amusement park, flat, Ferris wheel views
- ★Red Brick Warehouse - Events, shopping, flat waterfront
- ★Anpanman Museum - Designed for toddlers, fully accessible
- ★Hakkeijima Sea Paradise - Aquarium, rides, accessible, full day
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