Quick Answer
Yokohama City Hall is located at 〒231-0005 横浜市中区本町6-50-10, a 3-minute walk from Bashamichi Station. Yokohama has 18 wards, each with its own ward office for resident registration, NHI, and tax. With over 105,000 foreign residents (the 2nd largest foreign population in Japan), Yokohama provides extensive multilingual support through the Yokohama Association for International Communications and Exchanges (YOKE).
Key Offices
| Office | Address | Phone | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama City Hall (横浜市役所) | Honcho 6-50-10, Naka-ku | 045-671-2121 | Central admin, policy inquiries |
| Naka Ward Office (中区役所) | Nihon-odori 35, Naka-ku | 045-224-8181 | Resident registration, NHI, tax (Chinatown area) |
| YOKE Information Corner | Nishi-ku Minato-Mirai 1-1-1 (Pacifico) | 045-222-1209 | Multilingual consultation (11 languages) |
Ward Office System
Yokohama has 18 administrative wards. You handle resident registration, NHI enrollment, tax certificates, and child-related services at your local ward office. Popular wards for foreign residents include Naka-ku (Chinatown area), Tsurumi-ku (large Latin American community), Minami-ku, and Kanagawa-ku.
YOKE (Yokohama International Exchange)
YOKE provides free multilingual consultation in 11 languages including English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Portuguese, and Spanish. Services include help with administrative procedures, housing, employment, education, medical issues, and legal matters. No appointment needed for most consultations.
FAQ
Q: Which ward office do I go to in Yokohama?
A: Go to the ward office for the ward where you live. For example, if you live near Chinatown (Naka-ku), visit Naka Ward Office at Nihon-odori 35. Your address determines your assigned ward.
Q: Does Yokohama have multilingual support?
A: Yes. YOKE provides 11-language support. Ward offices have tablet interpreter services. Naka Ward and Tsurumi Ward offices have more language staff due to their large foreign communities.
Disclaimer
Office hours and services may change. Contact your local ward office or YOKE for current information.
Last updated: April 2026.