Grand Mall Park

Grand Mall Park is a 700-meter-long urban space in the Minatomirai district featuring water elements, landscaped green areas, and public art spread across three themed zones. These zones represent the sea, ships, and port themes, creating a connected experience throughout the park.

The park opened in November 1999 as part of the Minato Mirai 21 development, a major project that reshaped Yokohama's waterfront. This initiative marked a shift in how the city used its harbor areas, moving from industrial functions to public gathering spaces.

The park features brick benches engraved with harbor names from around the world and maritime-themed seating, showing Yokohama's long history of international trade. Walking through, you notice how these elements tell a story about the city's connection to the sea and commerce.

The park connects directly to Minatomirai Station and provides easy access to nearby shops, museums, and transit points. Multiple entrances make it simple to enter from different directions and explore at your own pace.

The park features an innovative water circulation system that links the sky and ground through vertical channels. An underground layer of crushed stone beneath the surface stores and filters the water, creating a hidden engineering component most visitors don't notice.