Recently, the KPHS Zoology class made a trip to the Yokohama Silk Museum. (English link) This is small, but very well done museum at the Silk Center, near the Nihon-odori Station off the Minatomirai Subway Link. Entrance is just 500 yen for adults and 200 yen for students. The museum consists of two floors. The bottom is a wonderful display of hands-on activities and English descriptions; the kids loved it here. Upstairs is more of the history of silk garments in Japan. Overall, it was a very enjoyable visit. Small but quite fascinating. Most of the kids liked it better than they thought they would. It won't take long to tour the museum, but there are several other centers in the area to see. You are also not far from Chinatown or Landmark Tower. Enjoy a nice walk along the water too.
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Located in Yokohama, not far from Queen’s East/Landmark Tower shopping mall is the Cup Noodles Museum. Take the Minato Mirai line to the Minato Mirai exit, it’s on the otherside of Cosmo World. This museum celebrated Cup Noodles. Not only a museum exhibit, but also allows for hands’ on activities. You can decorate and put together your very own Cup Noodles. If planned ahead of time and with a translator, you can make your own noodles. He most popular part of the museum is the food court, featuring noodles from around the world—all for 300 yen each. It’s fun to have each member of your group get a different noodle bowl to taste and share. There are even specialty desserts and drinks. Countries include Italy, Thailand, China, Malaysia and Kazakhstan. For smaller children, there is a play structure. Admission to the museum is free for kids and just 500 yen for adults. All activities are an additional 300 yen each. Bring change if you can as you make your purchases from a machine. Hours are 9:00-19:00. There is a small parking lot with just 40 spots. The museum does well handling large groups with advanced notice. A very nice art museum located just across from the train station. As its title suggests, here you will find over 4500 pieces of art from the great Western masters including Rubens, Monet, Chagall and Picasso. The real treat to this museum is the traveling exhibits that come through. They change regularly so keep an eye out on what’s coming. Some past collections have included Goya, Renoir, Impressionists. There is also a beautiful sculpture garden to enjoy outside. Hours are 9:30 to 5:30, Fridays 9:30 to 8:00. Closed Mondays. Admission to the permanent exhibits is just 430 yen for adults and free for students. Special exhibits are an added fee. Chinatown in Yokohama is not only the largest Chinatown in Japan, but also one of the largest in the world. It is very easily accessible from the Minato-Mirai Line, exiting at the Motomachi-Chukagai station and following the signs.Close by is Yamashita park and the harbor. Chinatown is a fun place to wonder. During the Lunar New Year celebrations, there are parades and much going on. Come see the shops, restaurants and temples. Right inside the square is the Yokohama Daisekai. Here you can find food and fun, including Dr. Kiss Fish and the Trick Art Museum. Dr. Fish is a unique experience where you can have small fish eat the dead skin off your feet. Bit ticklish but relaxing at the same time. The Trick Art Museum is fun for everyone and a great way to introduce kids to art. Plan to spend an hour or so here having fun with all the 3D art. It's a great lesson in perspective and optical illusion. The Yokosuka Emergency Preparedness Center is a great place for those new to the area to visit. Come learn how to prepare and survive various disasters. The highlight of the center is being able to experience a 6.5 earthquake. The center is entirely in Japanese so if you can take someone to translate that would allow you to get the most out of the trip. The center is easily accessible from the main base, and located across from the police station.
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