Trip to Yokohama: Explore Minato Mirai and Other Sights
This trip will take us to Minato Mirai, a beautiful seaside area in the city of Yokohama, and its surrounding attractions. The area is known as a popular tourist destination that combines modern skyscrapers with the atmosphere of the port. I visited this area with my family one early summer day in June 2025. According to the official website, Minato Mirai is only about 30 minutes from Tokyo, and the 185-hectare area, which stretches within walking distance of Minato Mirai Station on the Minato Mirai Subway Line, is dotted with shopping malls, hotels, and restaurants. In the spirit of Private Wisdom, a journey in search of “inner wisdom and harmony,” the seaside breezes and serenity of early summer provided the ideal setting for a place of spiritual renewal and family bonding.
Yokohama’s charms are not limited to Minato Mirai. This time we also visited Yamashita Park, theRed Brick Warehouse, and Yokohama Chinatown to experience the many faces of Yokohama. The comfort of the soft sunlight and sea breeze in early summer embodies the “lifestyle of coexistence with nature” advocated by Private Wisdom and provides a sense of peace and tranquility in the city. According to official information, different events and cruises can be enjoyed every season, offering something new to discover each time you visit. The trip has become a family time away from external stimuli in pursuit of inner enrichment. 
A special time at a window seat overlooking the ocean: Del Mar COMME CA
Located in Minato Mirai’s Hammerhead, Del Mar COMME CA is a popular Spanish restaurant that offers a special experience for visitors with a window seat overlooking the sea. From Private Wisdom’s perspective, this harmony of sea and food is a moment to nurture “inner wisdom” and bring peace of mind.
We ordered fresh mussels with garlic butter and seafood paella, which, combined with the blue of the early summer sea seen from the window, made for a sumptuous experience. The attentive service of the staff and the passion they put into their food made the experience even more interactive with my family. According to the official website, the restaurant offers seasonal specials and dishes made with local ingredients, with fresh seafood being especially popular in early summer; the “respect for nature’s bounty” that Private Wisdom seeks is reflected in the restaurant’s cuisine, and the quiet time spent savoring the food was an experience that nurtured inner richness The time spent quietly savoring the food was an experience that nurtured my inner richness.
The time spent at the window seat, with the sound of ocean waves and the early summer breeze providing pleasant background music, was a precious moment for bonding with my family. The space, which embodies the “harmony” advocated by Private Wisdom, offers a time to get away from the everyday and face one’s self. Not only the taste of the food, but also the serenity that accompanies the scenery left a deep impression on my heart.
Silence in early summer felt at a sightseeing spot in Yokohama
After the meal, my family and I took a walk in Yamashita Park. One day in June 2025, I was comforted by the sight of my daughter and son playing on the grass while looking out at Hikawa Maru and ZOU-NO-HANA Park. From the perspective of Private Wisdom, this contact with nature embodied “harmony” and “coexistence with nature,” and was a time to nurture inner wisdom.
The next stop was the Red Brick Warehouse, where the atmosphere of the historic building and the early summer event were combined. According to official information, there are open-air concerts and art markets held in early summer, and there are plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. The warmth of the warehouse bricks blended with the seaside breeze, and the sight of my daughter eating ice cream at an outdoor café made me feel the quiet luxury of early summer; this time of “spiritual growth,” as Private Wisdom calls it, enriched my heart through a shared experience with my family.
We also took a trip to Yokohama Chinatown to explore the cool alleys of early summer. This area is the largest Chinatown in Japan and is characterized by brightly colored gates and the aroma of spices. As the family tasted xiao long bao and my daughter showed interest in the lanterns, I felt the joy of encountering a different culture. According to the official website, events are held in early summer to celebrate the last vestiges of spring and the coming of summer, so there is something new to discover each time you visit.
The Inner Richness of the Sea and Culture
The Del Mar COMME CA time in Minato Mirai, as well as the Yamashita Park, Red Brick Warehouse, and Yokohama Chinatown experiences, provided an inner richness that blended sea and culture. The blue of the sea in early summer, the historical architecture, and the scents of different cultures blend together to create a sense of quiet luxury for visitors. This time spent with family became a process of nurturing the “inner wisdom” advocated by Private Wisdom, bringing a restful respite from the outside world.
The ambiance of each spot is modern, yet still feels connected to nature and history, giving visitors a sense of peace and serenity. According to official information, early summer events and seasonal activities are planned, so visitors can expect a different experience each time they visit; from Private Wisdom’s perspective, these places go beyond external stimulation to serve as places that encourage inner growth. This trip, a mix of smiles with family and the serenity of Yokohama, was a time to embody quiet luxury. 
Private Wisdom Summary
The visit to Del Mar COMME CAin Minato Mirai and the time spent in Yamashita Park, the Red Brick Warehouse, and Yokohama Chinatown deeply resonated with the spirit of Private Wisdom. The sea and wind, the Spanish cuisine, and the serenity of history and culture provided time to nurture inner harmony and inner wisdom. This experience of respecting nature’s bounty and sharing it with family embodied the “spiritual richness” advocated by Private Wisdom. Beyond material satisfaction, this trip was a time to face one’s self, and I look forward to the next time to pursue inner growth in this tranquil sanctuary while enjoying the new flavors and events of each season.
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