Starting from the Motomachi Gate of the Motomachi-Chukagai station (Minatomirai Line), 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 150 years ago, which keeps its historical view, architectural style, and friendly atmosphere until today. Let's check a few selected properties open for the public, like the famous Spanish-style villa, Berrick Hall.
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 if you like.
After having a relaxing tea time at the popular authentic Japanese 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 for searching the gifts and souvenirs.
The final destination is Sankeien Garden, 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. Thanks to Sankei Hara, the silk trader who loved art, we can experience both “Kamakura” and “Kyoto” in one place. There are also seasonal highlights!
Your guide, Sayumi, who was born, grew up, and is living in Yokohama, will share a special insight into the town with you. Yamate Bluff is not only a beautiful travel destination but a place where Japan started to accommodate the international culture as a modern society even before Tokyo. You will discover unknown secrets and attractions of Japan there.