Yokohama Then and Now Walking Tour of the Port Opening Era

Overview

・Trace the legacy of Yokohama’s port-opening through real historical sites ・Explore parts of the city often missed by standard sightseeing tours ・Step back in time to the 1860s with preserved Western homes and cemeteries ・Learn fun facts about Japan’s "firsts"—from bread and beer to newspapers ・Enjoy insightful commentary from a knowledgeable local guide ・Experience the roots of modern Yokohama through an enriching cultural walk This walking tour explores Yokohama’s historic Yamate district—known as “The Bluff”—where Western residents settled after the port opened in the 1860s. Their influence shaped the city’s early modernization. You’ll visit Harbor View Park, the Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery, and preserved Western-style homes like Ehrismann Residence and Bluff No.18. The tour ends with a stroll through Motomachi Shopping Street, home to long-standing shops like Uchikipan, a 150-year-old bakery.

Itinerary

1. Harbor View Park

   Enjoy panoramic views of Yokohama Port from this scenic park, once home to the British Consulate. The rose garden reflects the city’s Western heritage.

   · 15 min

2. The Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery

   A historic cemetery with over 3,000 gravestones. It honors the memory of foreign residents who contributed to Japan’s modernization after the port opened. (Exterior Only)

   · Non-stop passage

3. A charming street lined with preserved Western houses such as Berrick Hall, Ehrismann Residence, and the Catholic Yamate Church—remnants of the foreign settlement era.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Yamate Park

   Japan’s first Western-style park. Once a vibrant social hub for foreign residents, with tennis courts and clubhouses.

   · 10 min

5. Yamate Italian Garden

   Explore elegant Western mansions that once housed diplomats. The surrounding garden showcases European landscaping and architecture.

   · 15 min

6. Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street

   This stylish historic street is home to Japan’s oldest bakery and other Western-inspired shops dating back to the Meiji era.Relax at a Western-style café to reflect on the tour and chat with your guide over coffee or tea.

   · 20 min

How to use your ticket

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What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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