Wi-Fi Column: Staying connected in Japan

Free Wi-Fi in Yokohama! We tried to use it all while strolling around for a day!

This article was translated from Japanese to English using AI. Click here to view the original article (in Japanese).

Appearance of Chinatown

Access to the city and a wealth of tourist attractions to satisfy your travel cravings ......How about visiting Yokohama on your next vacation?

Yokohama is full of sightseeing spots, including Chinatown, that only a port town can offer. It is a bright and fun city with plenty to see and do. And, to our delight, there are many free Wi-Fi spots in Yokohama. Free Wi-Fi is very convenient while sightseeing and shopping. If you find one, please take a look and see if you can use it!

In this article, we will introduce some recommended spots where Wi-Fi is available while strolling around Yokohama.

One thing you should prepare in advance is Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect an excellent app that automatically connects you to the Internet when you visit a free Wi-Fi spot. This time, while using this app, we experienced Yokohama with its full of attractions while shopping at ease!

We will also introduce the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) of each spot and whether or not Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect is "available" or "not available"!

A one-day tour route practiced by the editorial department! All spots have free Wi-Fi!

First, get off at Yokohama Station and go to the West Exit!

JOINUS

First, let's take a look at JOINUS, a large-scale shopping center at the west exit of Yokohama Station that is frequented by Yokohama residents. From the 2nd basement floor to the 8th floor and rooftop, there are plenty of specialty stores and restaurants. How about a little strategy meeting over breakfast at one of the cafes or restaurants?

Joynas Exterior

「JOINUS-Free-WiFi」 is available almost everywhere in the building. Even underground, where it is usually difficult to get a signal, you can easily communicate using Wi-Fi.


SSID:JOINUS-Free-WiFi
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect:Not Available

After a light shopping at JOINUS, we will head toward the East Exit of Yokohama Station.

To the Minato Mirai area

From the East Exit of Yokohama Station, head toward the Minato Mirai area.

We walked there on foot, and it took us about 20 minutes. The streets are wide and easy to walk.

MARK IS

There is a shopping center called "MARK IS" directly connected to Minatomirai Station on the Minatomirai Line. Here you can use "JAPAN-FREE-Wi-Fi" so take a break while connecting to the Internet.

Appearance of MARK IS

As a facility based on the concept of family fun for three generations, there is a wide variety of stores. Not only are there daily necessities, foods, toys, and clothes to shop for, but there is also a daycare center and an orchard. If you are so inclined, you can spend a whole day at this facility.


SSID:JAPAN-FREE-Wi-Fi
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect:Available

You can head to Queen's Square YOKOHAMA from Mark's through the connecting passageway. Take a picture of the mysterious statue on the way there. The name of the statue is "Moku Moku Waku Waku Yokohama Yo-Yo". Don't you want to tell someone about it?

Moku Moku Waku Waku Yokohama Yo-Yo

Queen's Square YOKOHAMA

Queen's Square YOKOHAMAis a complex facility for shopping, lodging, and concert viewing.


SSID:Queens_Sq_Yokohama_Free_Wi-Fi
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect:Available

A 15-minute walk from Queen's Square YOKOHAMA will take you to the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.

This is the place to go when you think of Yokohama! Go to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

クリスマスマーケットin横浜赤レンガ倉庫|横浜赤レンガ倉庫
https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/christmas/

Formerly used as a bonded warehouse, the Red Brick Warehouse is now open as an exhibition space and commercial facility. Together with "Red Brick Park," it is a typical tourist attraction that attracts a large number of visitors. Free Wi-Fi 「AKARENGAFREEWi-Fi」and「YOKOHAMA_Free_Wi-Fi」are also available here.

The "Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse" will be held from November 24 to Christmas Day. The venue and the tree in the plaza will be illuminated in the evening. The "Illumination Garden" with illuminated animals and other objects will be fun for both families and lovers. Admission is free, so don't miss it.

Related link: クリスマスマーケットin横浜赤レンガ倉庫|横浜赤レンガ倉庫
https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/christmas/


SSID:AKARENGAFREEWi-Fi
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect:Not Available


SSID:YOKOHAMA_Free_Wi-Fi
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect:Available

The way to Chinatown, Yamashita Park and Motomachi Shopping Street

After exiting the Red Brick Warehouse, head east to Yamashita Park. Yamashita Park is famous for its bronze statue of the "Girl in Red Shoes. Once past the park, Chinatown is just around the corner, but let's take a look at the nearby shopping street.

Chinatown Arch

Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street

Passing through the Phoenix Arch, we will first go around Motomachi Shopping Street (Motomachi Shopping Street). You will find「Motomachi_free_Wi-Fi」, a free Wi-Fi service available almost everywhere along the long street that runs from 1-Chome to 5-Chome.

Where in the world are the access points hidden?

Access points in phone booths

For example, phone booths! Please check it out when you pass by.


SSID:Motomachi_free_Wi-Fi
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect:Available

Visit Yokohama Chinatown, which you cannot miss after all!

Entrance to Chinatown

You have arrived at Yokohama Chinatown, the largest Chinatown in East Asia, where more than 500 stores are crammed into a 200 square meter area, making your heart pound just looking at them. You can enjoy the extraordinary feeling of walking through the alleys named after the various regions of China. If you want to share your photos, there is free Wi-Fi"Yokohama-Chinatown" all over the place, so you don't have to worry.

SSID:Yokohama-Chinatown
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect:Available

If you still want to have fun, go to...

If you have been touring around Chinatown, it is probably already quite late, isn't it? If you still want to have fun, you may want to head to the Port of Yokohama Osanbashi,which is a relatively quick trip. Also, although you need to book tickets in advance, KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre, which is within walking distance, offers performances in the evening.


SSID:Osanbashi_Free_Wi-Fi
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect:Available


SSID:KAAT_Free_Wi-Fi
Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect:Available

Although we have not been able to introduce it in this article, YOKOHAMA_Free_Wi-Fi is available in many other places.
You can also run to Lawson if you have trouble! It is a traveler-friendly convenience store with "LAWSON_Free_Wi-Fi" free Wi-Fi in most of its stores. I am sure it will help you.

You went to various places for a whole day and were able to use free Wi-Fi in most places! Thank you for your hard work!

Yokohama, a tourist spot, is full of free Wi-Fi!

As you would expect from a tourist destination, Yokohama has a lot of free Wi-Fi,and there was free Wi-Fi in almost every location.

In fact, our editorial team did not actively try to find free Wi-Fi. We just took sightseeing for granted and found ourselves connecting to free Wi-Fi here and there. I think this is a wonderful thing, not only from the standpoint of convenience for travelers, but also from the standpoint of disaster preparedness in case of an emergency.

Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect was a very convenient way to make effective use of this wonderful free Wi-Fi network.

Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect

I really recommend Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect, not only because it was developed by our company, but also as a tourist. Often, there are not even stickers that say "Wi-Fi is available" in tourist areas. In such cases, this app automatically finds and connects to the Wi-Fi. In order to use the free Wi-Fi provided to the fullest extent, this app's"auto-connect function" is a great help. It is even more convenient if you are traveling to a place where you are not familiar with the area, and one of the functions is to see "Wi-Fi nearby" on a map or list. Please install it when you travel!

Related link: Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect | Free Wi-Fi auto-connect application
https://www.ntt-bp.net/jw-auto/en/index.html

Needless to say, there are many more attractive spots in Yokohama than those introduced here. Why not visit Yokohama, a city of hospitality full of free Wi-Fi?

Recommended apps for using free Wi-Fi in Japan

Japan Wi-Fi auto-connect

Automatic Connection App For Free Wi-Fi

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