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Yokohama Highlights: Harbor View, Yamate Bluff, Sankeien
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14 Ratings
Yokohama
Explore Yokohama’s history and nature with Sayumi. Capture stunning port views, visit historical sites, and enjoy authentic Japanese tea and shopping.
Explore Yokohama’s history and nature with Sayumi. Capture stunning port views, visit historical sites, and enjoy authentic Japanese tea and shopping.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sankeien Gardens - 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.
- Harbor View Park - The nice view of the port, and the best point for the photo-shoot.
- Berrick Hall - We will choose one or two properties to visit, among many…
- Sankeien Gardens - 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.
- Harbor View Park - The nice view of the port, and the best point for the photo-shoot.
- Berrick Hall - 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)
- The Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery - This spot is very symbolic place to see how Yokohama started as the first contact point with the international society 150 years ago.
- Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street - 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.
What's Included
- Admission fee for Sankeien
- Tea and coffee
- Admission fee for Sankeien
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Bus from Motomachi to Sankeien (220 yen)
- Bus from Motomachi to Sankeien (220 yen)
Additional Information
The tour is led by Sayumi, the Official Kanagawa Tour Guide. Beginning at Motomachi-Chukagai station, participants will ascend to Harbor View Park via escalator for an exceptional photoshoot opportunity of the port, creating lasting Yokohama memories. The tour includes a visit to Yamate Bluff, a historic area where foreign residents settled after the…
The tour is led by Sayumi, the Official Kanagawa Tour Guide. Beginning at Motomachi-Chukagai station, participants will ascend to Harbor View Park via escalator for an exceptional photoshoot opportunity of the port, creating lasting Yokohama memories. The tour includes a visit to Yamate Bluff, a historic area where foreign residents settled after the port opened 150 years ago, maintaining its historical charm, architectural style, and welcoming atmosphere to this day. This location also features in Studio Ghibli’s film “From Up on Poppy Hill,” allowing visitors to explore recognizable spots from the movie. After enjoying a leisurely tea time at a popular tea salon, the tour continues to Motomachi, the original high street established around the port’s opening, offering a variety of unique and stylish shops perfect for gifts and souvenirs. The tour concludes at Sankeien, a 20-minute bus ride from Motomachi, where guests can appreciate the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture and a garden collection that showcases elegance from across Japan.
- It’s a normal walk around town, but there are some ups and downs.
Location
Motomachi-Chūkagai Station
Outside of the ticket gate of "Motomachi Gate" of the station (please do not go to "Chukagai Gate")
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Nicola_m
Apr 29, 2025
Personal and lovely guided tour - Sayumi was a fabulous guide and host. She picked me up from my hotel and adjusted her schedule due to weather. I had a very enjoyable afternoon learning the history of this area and spending time in the wonderful Sankien gardens. We had a lovely coffee at a Japanese coffee shop and I really felt like I had a true peak into Yokohama’s culture. I highly recommend this tour. She tries very hard to make your time special.
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Li_s
Apr 1, 2025
We had a great time... - We had a great time exploring Yokohama’s beautiful hill neighborhoods with Sayumi San! Before our arrival, she contacted us and gave us recommendations based on what I wanted to experience. Sayumi San is very knowledgeable, and patient. Her love for this beautiful city is contagious. We walked around for a bit, then we ended our tour at the beautiful Sankei-en garden. We also enjoyed Japanese matcha and sweets at the garden. I am so glad that I booked this tour. If you want to know more about Yokohama’s history, I’d highly recommend this tour with Sayumi San!
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Xenia_r
Feb 6, 2025
When a guide is in love with his city, the tour turns into a fairy tale - We were enchanted by our wonderful guide and the city she showed us. At first it was Yokohama as a center of different cultures, and then it turned into the most traditional one. We were delighted.
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Mayuko_t
Jan 15, 2025
Great afternoon walking and learning about Yokohama area - We had a such a lovely day with Sayumi as our guide.
Her walking tour around the hillside area and gardens in Yokohama is great half day walk to discover a hidden jam of the town.
She brought us to the most amazing locations such as viewpoints and historical sites.
Especially I loved the tea shop where we tried recommended flavor of Japanese tea which may bring us good fortune!
And magical time spending in Sankeien Garden. I was so impressed by the beauty and serenity of this traditional Japanese landscape garden.
Worth visiting if you’re fond of flowers, birds or authentic Japanese style architecture.
If I were visiting all sites by myself, I would not have had such a wonderful time.
And last but not least, her deep affection and great passion for welcoming all guest to this tour touched me so much!
Definitely would recommend to anyone I know coming here and join this tour!!
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Yurie_m
Jan 13, 2025
Great outing with history and nature in Yokohama! - Sayumi was a wonderful guide. Extremely knowledgeable and very organized. The landscapes and buildings of Yokohama were not only beautiful but were filled with interesting history. The stories Sayumi provided were fascinating and made me understand what an important role Yokohama played during and after the Meiji restoration.
The little tea room where we had a tea break was absolutely delightful.
“Sankei-en” Garden, despite being not far from the centre of Yokohama, was quiet, peaceful and full of nature (the short bus trip to the Garden was also very enjoyable). Great get away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday life. The view from the “Shofukuji” was magnificent.
I thoroughly enjoyed my trip.
Highly recommended!
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Kyoko_k
Jan 12, 2025
The beauty of Yokohama hill area and a Japanese garden - We were in a small group and Sayumi was so friendly to us. She was so familiar with the places we visited as she used to walk there every day during her high school days. Yokohama hill area has an exotic atmosphere viewing Yokohama port where we can see many big ships including luxury liners such as "Asuka." Yokohama Bay Bridge is shining white on the blue color sea. We had good conversations at the tea salon about different tea leaves explained by Sayumi. In addition, I'll never forget the memory of visiting the Japanese garden, Sankei Garden. The scenic garden is so spacious, and we enjoyed walking along the beautiful pond and looking at several ancient buildings, including a thatched house and a three-story pagoda. We felt like we had gone back in time. We were so lucky to see the setting sunshine on the three-pagoda in the evening.
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Aelita_g
Nov 27, 2024
Had a nice walk through... - Had a nice walk through beautiful places, old buildings, historical town, rural shopping street, charming garden
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Anonymous
Sep 23, 2024
History and nature exploration with a most pleasant personality as your guide - Sayumi is wonderful, as she is intelligent, gentle, flexible and efficient. Her growing up in this charming city of Yokohama and her life-long international work experience make her a very special and a pleasant companion for those who'd like to have an insight into the city. She made a timely arrangement for us to experience the special "autumn moon watching" at Sankeien Park. It was simply fantastic -- a beautiful moon and an elegant Japanese traditional music. We were totally excited.
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Allan_f
Sep 16, 2024
Delightful and interesting tour - Sayumi, our tour guide, was clearly an expert in the history of areas she led us through. She answered our questions well and clearly enjoyed her role. She brought us to a tea shop that was a true delight.
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Don_g
Sep 13, 2024
I felt like I was experiencing Japan as a local. - The tea house was wonderful. So was the transport around the city. Our guide was the best. She was knowledgeable and pleasant.
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