Yamate Bluff in Yokohama

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Facts & Figures

Yamate Bluff is the name for an historic area in Yokohama. It is a beautiful neighborhood full with well-preserved buildings, an huge population of foreigners, churches, international schools, parks (Harbor View Park is the largest) and museums. Experience the Ultimate Japanese Hospitality at a Hotel in Yokohama.
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History

After many years of isolation during the Edo Period Japan opened some ports for foreign trade in 1859. The Yamate Bluff area was used as the residential area for these Western traders in Yokohama.

Sightseeing spots

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Harbour View Park - the largest park in the Yamate Bluff area, with great views over the port and the Yokohama Bay Bridge

Foreigner's Cemetery - dates back to 1854 when American Commodore Matthew C. Perry buried one of his sailors there

Yamate 111 House, Yamate 234 House - historical Western buildings

Bluff 18 House - a former residence of Yamate Catholic Church priest

Ehrismann Residence - a Swiss trader's house

British House Yokohama - former British Consular General's residence

Cat Museum - if you like cats, this is the right place for you:)

Toys Club Museum - huge toy collection is on display

Sacred Heart Cathedral - built in 1933, seat of the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Yokohama

America-Yama Park - a new Western-style park, opened in 2009

Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)

June

Western-Style Houses Festa (Hana to Utsuwa no Harmony) (2nd till 10th)
Seven historical western-style houses are beautiful decorated with flowers and chinaware by professional artists. More than 60000 visitors enjoy this festival every year.