Bay Quarter Yokohama is a commercial complex located in Kinkocho, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama. It opened on August 24, 2006, within walking distance of the North East Exit of Yokohama Station. The facility was developed as part of the redevelopment of the Yokohama Portside District.
The complex was built on the former site of a warehouse area that had once been used as a paid parking lot. The developer was Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation, while operations are managed by Yokohama Daiya Building Management Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Logistics.
High-rise residential towers and office buildings stand nearby, and Bay Quarter Yokohama has become an important part of the area’s urban redevelopment.
Bay Quarter Yokohama was planned as part of a comprehensive redevelopment project in Block A-3 of the Yokohama Portside District. The project included commercial, residential, and office buildings.
Construction began in 2005 on land that had previously been used as the first parking lot of Yokohama Sogo Department Store. The commercial building opened ahead of the other parts of the project in 2006.
The neighboring residential building is Navure Yokohama Tower Residence. The office building, Yokohama Daiya Building, was completed in December 2009.
In March 2010, Bay Quarter Annex was added to the lower floors of the office building, further expanding the commercial facilities. The area consequently developed into a mixed-use complex combining shopping, residential accommodation, and office functions.
Bay Quarter Yokohama houses approximately 75 shops, including ACTUS, an interior-design and furniture retailer, and the sandal brand Crocs.
One of the facility’s greatest attractions is its waterfront dining. Restaurants facing the sea offer terrace seating where visitors can enjoy meals while feeling the sea breeze and taking in the harbor scenery.
On October 18, 2008, the Bay Quarter Yokohama McDonald’s opened as the first McDonald’s outlet in the Yokohama Station East Exit area. Its arrival helped attract even more visitors to the district.
On March 19, 2010, Bay Quarter Annex opened on the third through sixth floors of the neighboring Yokohama Daiya Building.
The annex mainly houses retail stores, including Yuzawaya, a shop specializing in handicraft and sewing supplies. With approximately 25 stores, it expanded the shopping options available in the area.
Bay Quarter Yokohama is easily accessible from Yokohama Station. A pedestrian deck connects directly to the third floor of the complex, making it convenient to reach the shopping and dining areas on foot.
The deck known as Bay Quarter Walk connects the facility with the area around Yokohama Station’s North Passage, crossing National Route 1 along the way. This provides a smooth pedestrian route from the station.
Visitors can also use the Kamome Pedestrian Bridge, which connects the facility with the seaside area on the second floor of Yokohama Sogo Department Store, known as Hama Terrace. The bridge was installed and is managed by Yokohama Shintoshin Center to provide safe access to the complex.
A Sea Bass water-bus terminal is located on the second floor of Bay Quarter Yokohama. From here, visitors can travel by water to popular sightseeing destinations such as Yamashita Park, the Red Brick Warehouse, and Yokohama Hammerhead.
Using the Sea Bass offers not only convenient transportation but also an enjoyable opportunity to see Yokohama from the water.
Bay Quarter Yokohama is more than a shopping complex. Together with the neighboring residential towers and office buildings, it forms part of the modern urban landscape of Yokohama and contributes to the revitalization of the surrounding district.
Visitors can enjoy shopping, dining, and waterfront scenery in one location. Its convenient pedestrian connections and Sea Bass terminal also make it an appealing stop when exploring Yokohama’s harbor area.