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A park dotted with historic buildings where you can feel early 20th-century Yokohama up close.
Motomachi Park is located in Yokohama’s Yamate area, where nature, history, and modern facilities come together. Wrapped in lush greenery, it draws many visitors as a famous cherry blossom spot from late March to early April. The park also has beautiful waterscape facilities, offering relaxation and peace to those who visit.
You’ll find plenty of must-see historic sites, including the “Gérard’s Water Residence Site,” a remnant of the foreign settlement from the late 19th to early 20th century, and the “Yamate No. 80 House Ruins,” the only remaining foreign residence in Yokohama from before the Great Kanto Earthquake (1923). The “Berrick Hall,” “Ehrismann Residence,” and “Yamate 234 House,” which are open to the public for free, are valuable cultural heritage sites that preserve Western architectural styles.
The park also includes a city-run pool open from mid-July to early September, as well as a kyudo hall for kyudo (traditional Japanese archery). With soothing nature, Yokohama history, culture blending Japanese and Western influences, and leisure activities, it’s an appealing spot where you can experience Yokohama’s past and present in many different ways.
The city-run outdoor pool is open from mid-July to early September
An open, airy waterscape facility surrounded by greenery
Gérard’s Water Residence Site: a water storage facility that retains a 19th-century atmosphere
Yamate No. 80 House Ruins: remains of a foreign residence from before the Great Kanto Earthquake
Berrick Hall: designed by J.H. Morgan in 1930
Ehrismann Residence: designed by A. Raymond in 1926, relocated and restored in 1990
Yamate 234 House: built in 1927 as an apartment building for foreign residents
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
No
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Are there coin lockers?
No. When entering the Western-style houses, large luggage can be left with reception.
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Are there restrooms?
Yes
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Is there a smoking area?
No. Smoking is prohibited in and around the Western-style houses.
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About photography
Photography that involves exclusive use requires permission. Even for regular souvenir photos, filming and the use of photography accessories (selfie sticks, tripods, gimbals, etc.) are not allowed inside the buildings. Please also refrain from livestreaming from within the park.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
On weekdays, walking around here feels especially laid-back. It’s the kind of place that really helps you clear your mind.
