This video offers an immersive walking tour through Tobe (戸部), a residential and commercial district located in Yokohama’s Nishi Ward (西区), Kanagawa Prefecture. Beginning near the Keikyu Main Line, the walk showcases the local streetscapes, everyday life, and urban character of an area often overlooked by tourists but appreciated by locals as a convenient part of Yokohama.

Tobe is situated in the heart of Yokohama and is accessible via Tobe Station on the Keikyu Main Line, making it a well-connected neighborhood for both commuting and exploring. The area features a mix of small businesses, restaurants, traditional shopping streets (shotengai), and mid-rise residential buildings, providing a snapshot of daily life in a typical urban Japanese neighborhood that is neither overly touristic nor gentrified.

The walk highlights the calm streets lined with local shops, supermarkets, and eateries, reflecting both the old and new faces of Yokohama. You may notice how the city’s infrastructure combines modern conveniences with hints of historical architecture, such as vintage signage and narrow alleyways. The video also gives viewers a clear look at the public transportation options that make Tobe and Nishi Ward an ideal location for those commuting to central Yokohama and neighboring Tokyo.

Nishi Ward itself is home to other major attractions like Minato Mirai and Yokohama Station, but Tobe stands out as a quieter, residential alternative still close to the city’s commercial hubs. This video is an ideal guide for travelers or expats seeking neighborhoods in Kanagawa for living or for those curious about the less-traveled urban environments outside Tokyo. For more insights into cityscapes of Tokyo, Kanagawa, and other major Japanese cities, the channel regularly uploads new walking and cityscape videos, including other popular destinations covered in Japan’s favorite “best places to live” rankings.