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Yokohama Then and Now Walking Tour of the Port Opening Era

Small Group
Digital
150 minutes
English

・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.

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Yokohama Then and Now Walking Tour of the Port Opening Era

FromCAD $60.87Per Person

What's included in Yokohama Then and Now Walking Tour of the Port Opening Era

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Itinerary

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.

The Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery
Pass-by Only

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)

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.

Inclusions

  • English guide
  • Drinks and snacks are not included. Please order and pay for what you like on your own.
  • 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

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Your guide will be waiting just outside Motomachi-Chukagai Station, Exit 5.

End Points

  • The tour ends with a break at a café in Motomachi Shopping Street.

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Operator

Reelu inc