Guided History & Nature Exploration in the Yokohama Hill Area

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 150 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.

Itinerary

1. The nice view of the port, and the best point for the photo-shoot. (30 min)
2. This spot is very symbolic place to see how Yokohama started as the first contact point with the international society 150 years ago. (15 min)
3. 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) (1h 0min)
4. 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. (1h 0min)
5. 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. (1h 0min) Admission included
6. 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. (15 min)

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