Guided History & Nature Exploration in the Yokohama Hill Area

5.0 (18 reviews) Yokohama, Japan
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Duration4h
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LanguagesJapanese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

The tour is by Sayumi, the Official Kanagawa Tour Guide. Starting from Motomachi-Chukagai station, we will go up to Harbor View Park (by escalator) for the best photoshoot of the port for your Yokohama memory. Visit Yamate Bluff, where the foreign residents stayed after the opening of the port 170 years ago, which keeps its historical view, architectural style, and friendly atmosphere until today. Studio Ghibli's movie "From Up on Poppy Hill" is located here, too, so we will be able to visit some familiar spots from the movie. After having a relaxing tea time at the popular tea salon, we will explore Motomachi, the original high street built back around the time of the opening of the port, full of unique and fashionable shops best for gifts and souvenirs. The final destination is Sankeien, 20 minutes from Motomachi by bus. You can enjoy the beauty of the traditional Japanese architecture and garden collection that provides every 'chic' from all over Japan.

What's included

  • Admission fee for Sankeien
  • Break with the authentic Japanese tea at the tea salon
  • Bus from Motomachi to Sankeien (220 yen)

What to expect

  1. Harbor View Park
    30m
    The nice view of the port, and the best point for the photo-shoot.
  2. The Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery
    15m
    This spot is very symbolic place to see how Yokohama started as the first contact point with the international society 150 years ago.
  3. Berrick Hall
    1h
    We will choose one or two properties to visit, among many historical architectures and residences in the area of YAMATE BLUFF. (Berrick Hall could be one of them)
  4. Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street
    1h
    This shopping street used to be the "bridge" between the local people of Yokohama and the newly joined foreign residents. We can still feel the unique atmosphere of the street and the attractive shops with long history. Both the old and new shops are the appropriate destination to find the best souvenirs and gifts for the guests. Plus we will be able to have the relaxing time with the authentic Japanese tea.
  5. Sankeien Gardens
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The ticket of the Garden is included in the guide fee. The guide will choose the spots to visit in the garden and explain the points to see and enjoy.
  6. Bashamichi
    15m
    Enjoying the evening view from the 46th floor of OMO5 Yokohama Bashamichi, the new spot opened in Jan. 2026, as the finale of the tour. Weather permitting, you can see across the whole of Yokohama, Tokyo, Mount Fuji, and the Tanzawa mountain range.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside of the ticket gate of "Motomachi Gate" of the station (please do not go to "Chukagai Gate")

End point

At the end of the tour, we will enjoy the evening view of Yokohama from the 46th-floor observation deck. If the guests want to return to the starting point or a nearby area, such as Chukagai, the guide will be flexible and be there with them.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It's a normal walk around town, but there are some ups and downs.

Cancellation policy

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

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