Travel to Japan

Yamate Museum

The museum was built in 1909, is known for been the only wooden house extant from the Meiji period. It houses a collection, which is a hodgepodge of Victorian-era, foreign residents' mementos. On the second floor there is a scale model of the Foreigners' Cemetery, which is placed across the street from the museum. A pamphlet provides brief biographies of some of the prominent foreign residents who are buried in the cemetery, and also gives a chronological rendering of Yamate's history.

Kishamichi Promenade

Kishamichi is a promenade that is located in the Minato Mirai 21 seaside park area. One end of Kishamichi Promenade starts next to the Nippon Maru Memorial Park. The promenade travels along abandoned rail tracks and crosses an old truss-style railroad bridge. The walkway is well lit and connects with Unga Park, a base for waterfront recreation. Inside Unga Park is the Train Road that leads to the old terminal island. In the past this man-made island served as an important warehouse and shipping area. The island's role in the history of Yokohama harbor is being commemorated by Aka-Renga Park. Other attractions on the island include the Hotel Navios Yokohama, Yokohama World Porters commercial complex, and the Yokohama Cosmo World.

Kanteibyo

Kanteibyo, or the Kuan Ti Miao Temple, has been the spiritual heart of Chinatown ever since it was built in 1887. It is dedicated to Kuan Yu, a mythical hero from the legendary "Tale of Three Kingdoms." During the Song Dynasty Kuan Yu was officially recognized as the "God of War." The Kuan Ti Miao Temple burned down three times. Somewhat miraculously the three statues inside survived each time. Rebuilt in the late 1980s, the Kuan Ti Miao Temple is the starting point for New Year parades, and is the temple where local Chinese pray for prosperity and the health and happiness of their families.