・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.
What's included
English guide
Drinks and snacks are not included. Please order and pay for what you like on your own.
What to expect
Harbor View Park
15m
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.
The Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery
Pass by
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)
Pass by
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.
Yamate Park
10m
Japan’s first Western-style park. Once a vibrant social hub for foreign residents, with tennis courts and clubhouses.
Yamate Italian Garden
15m
Explore elegant Western mansions that once housed diplomats. The surrounding garden showcases European landscaping and architecture.
Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street
20m
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.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting just outside Motomachi-Chukagai Station, Exit 5.
End point
The tour ends with a break at a café in Motomachi Shopping Street.
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
