Yokohama Archives of History

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A museum where you can experience the history of Yokohama's opening to the world through valuable materials.

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HighlightsExperience the history of Yokohama's opening through precious materials.
Housed in the historic former British Consulate.
Exhibits precious newspapers from the Meiji to Showa periods.
Features the "Tamakusu no Ki" camphor tree, a symbol of Yokohama's opening.
Experience the history of Commodore Perry's arrival.

Basic Information

Address: 3, Nihon-odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken Search for tourist attractions in Kanagawa

Access: A 2-minute walk from Exit 4 of Nihon-odori Station on the Minatomirai Line. About a 15-minute walk from JR Kannai Station (South Exit) and Kannai Station on the municipal subway. A 1-minute walk from the "Nihon-odori Station Kencho-mae" bus stop (city bus) from JR Sakuragicho Station. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Mondays (the following weekday if a national holiday falls on a Monday), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 28th - January 4th)

Fee: General admission: ¥500, High school students: ¥250, Junior high school students and younger: Free

INFO: There is no public parking lot or bicycle parking available. We kindly request that you use public transportation to access the facility.

HP: https://www.kaiko.city.yokohama.jp/

Overview

The Yokohama Archives of History houses a wealth of precious materials that tell the story of Yokohama's opening to the world. Housed in a historic building that once served as the British Consulate, the museum displays a wide range of materials, including newspapers, books, photographs, and paintings from the Meiji to Showa periods. Through these materials, you can learn how the opening of Yokohama contributed to Japan's modernization and what life was like for people in Yokohama at the time. The camphor tree, "Tamakusu no Ki," in the courtyard is particularly noteworthy; it's known as a symbol of Yokohama's opening and is depicted in lithographs from the time of Commodore Perry's arrival, offering a tangible connection to the past. The Yokohama Archives of History is a valuable place to deepen your understanding of Yokohama's history and culture. Whether you're a history buff or not, it's a worthwhile visit.

Yokohama Archives of History

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