Yamate Juban-kan and Yamate Shiryokan

Yamate Juban-kan Yamate Shiryokan

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Yamate Juban-kan and Yamate Shiryokan are the Western-style portions of the only remaining 'wa-yo-sessho' (combined Japanese and Western-style) house in Yokohama. Experience the beautiful fusion of Meiji-era architecture and Western-style building.

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Tourist destination images of Yamate Juban-kan and Yamate Shiryokan(1)

Tourist destination images of Yamate Juban-kan and Yamate Shiryokan(2)

HighlightsThe Western-style portion of the only remaining 'wa-yo-sessho' (combined Japanese and Western-style) house in Yokohama
The beautiful fusion of Meiji-era architecture and Western-style building
Exhibits evocative of the era of civilization and enlightenment, such as Charles Wagerman's Punch cartoons and Gerard's Western-style roof tiles
Materials related to Yokohama and Yamate from its time as a foreign settlement up to the Great Kanto Earthquake
The meticulously restored interior recreating the atmosphere of the time

Basic Information

Address: 247 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken (within the Yamate Juban-kan garden) Search for tourist attractions in Kanagawa

Access: ・6-minute walk from Exit 6 (Amerika-yama Koen-guchi) of Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minatomirai Line ・16-minute walk from Ishikawacho Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi Lines ・Take the Akaikutsu bus to the 'Minato no Mieru Oka Koen-mae' stop from Sakuragicho Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi Lines / Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line), then a 6-minute walk. Show route

Op.Hours: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cld.Days: Mondays (the following day if a national holiday falls on a Monday), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 30th - January 1st)

Fee: Free

INFO: You can explore the two floors of the building, but it's quite small, so you'll see everything pretty quickly. The glass crafts were beautiful.

HP: https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kurashi/machizukuri-kankyo/toshiseibi/design/ikasu/rekishi/yamate-siryo.html

Overview

Yamate Juban-kan and Yamate Shiryokan are historical buildings constructed in 1909 (Meiji 42). Designated as a historical building by the city of Yokohama, it's the only remaining example of a wooden Western-style house representing the 'wa-yo-sessho' (combined Japanese and Western-style) architectural design in Yokohama. Originally built in Honmoku, the building underwent two relocations before settling in its current location. Yamate Juban-kan boasts not only a beautiful exterior but also an interior meticulously restored to its original state. Visitors can appreciate the stunning blend of Meiji-era architectural style and Western elegance. The exhibits include captivating items such as Charles Wagerman's Punch cartoons and Gerard's Western-style roof tiles, evocative of the era of civilization and enlightenment. The museum also houses materials related to Yokohama and Yamate from its time as a foreign settlement up to the Great Kanto Earthquake. Yamate Juban-kan and Yamate Shiryokan offer a valuable opportunity to delve into the history and culture of the Yamate district. The Yamate area flourished as a foreign settlement during the Meiji period and still retains numerous historical buildings. When visiting Yamate Juban-kan and Yamate Shiryokan, be sure to explore the other historical buildings in the surrounding area.