Yokohama Port Opening History Walking Tour
Overview
The route gradually leads you toward the heart of Yokohama’s international identity. Historic buildings, elegant promenades, and symbols of early maritime travel appear in sequence, showing how the city embraced foreign cultures while forging its own modern character. By the time you reach the Hikawa Maru and the timeless Hotel New Grand, the story has entered the 20th century, when Yokohama became a true crossroads of people and cultures.
Your journey ends in Chinatown and Motomachi, vibrant districts shaped by the communities who helped define Yokohama’s global soul. This tour is not just a walk—it is an experience of how a single port opened a nation to the world.
This activity includes:
- Yokohama Chinatown
- Hotel New Grand
- Yokohama Archives of History Museum
- Kishamichi Promenade
- NYK Hikawa Maru
- Sail Training Ship Nippon Maru
- Kanagawa Prefectural Government Office
- Yokohama Kitanaka Knot
- Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street
- Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Sakuragicho, Yamashita Park, ChinaTown, Noge-Cho
- Yamashita Park
- Yokohama Customs
- Port Opening Memorial Hall
- Zou-no-hana Park
Our Guides
On arrival
The guide will wait holding a sign "Domo Japan Guide" at the exit ticket gate of Bashamichi Station, Minatomirai subway line.
If a guest arrives late, we will wait up to five minutes before starting the tour.
Things to note
This is a walking tour, and no vehicle will be used.
This tour is designed for guests who can walk comfortably.
Please note that wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on this route.
Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
Please bring water or a drink to stay hydrated.
If it rains, please bring an umbrella or appropriate rainwear.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
