Guided History & Nature Exploration in the Yokohama Hill Area

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About this activity

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 170 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: Sayumi

Ages: Adults (10–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fee for Sankeien
Included: Tea and coffee: Break with the authentic Japanese tea at the tea salon

Not included

Not included: Bus from Motomachi to Sankeien (220 yen)

Itinerary

Harbor View Park

30 min

The nice view of the port, and the best point for the photo-shoot.
The Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery

15 min

This spot is very symbolic place to see how Yokohama started as the first contact point with the international society 150 years ago.
Berrick Hall

one hour

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)
Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street

one hour

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.
Sankeien Gardens

one hour Admission included

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.
Bashamichi

15 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Outside of the ticket gate of "Motomachi Gate" of the station (please do not go to "Chukagai Gate")

End point

At the end of the tour, we will enjoy the evening view of Yokohama from the 46th-floor observation deck. If the guests want to return to the starting point or a nearby area, such as Chukagai, the guide will be flexible and be there with them.