Yamate Foreign Residence Area in Yokohama

Yokohama is a well-known port city, which officially opened in 1859. Yokohama has become Japan's largest gateway to the outside world, thus developing into a city with Western characteristics. The 'Yamate Area' was mainly inhabited by foreigners in the past, so a large number of Western-style buildings, or beautiful Western-style houses, have been left behind. Nowadays, they have all been transformed into exhibition halls or cafes, allowing visitors to stop and reminisce about the atmosphere of the time. The Yamate district is really a place full of exotic charm. Next time you come to Yokohama, why not take a tour of the Western-style houses and experience a different Japanese style!