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Yokohama Archives of History

📍 3 Nihon-Odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Yokohama
Category
Museum
Duration
1-1.5 hours
Address
3 Nihon-Odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Coordinates
35.4475, 139.6438

Introduction

The Yokohama Archives of History on Nihon-Odōri opened in 1981 and houses some 250,000 documents on the city since its 1859 opening. Its old building — the British Consulate General erected in 1931 and used until 1972 — stands on the site of the 1854 Convention of Kanagawa, beside the tamakusu tree said to appear in Perry's landing prints; the new building's second floor is floored with the 1881 survey map of Yokohama.

✨ Highlights

1
Old consulate hall
The 1931 former British Consulate, a city-designated cultural property
2
Treaty site
Where the Convention of Kanagawa was signed in 1854
3
Tamakusu tree
The courtyard giant depicted in Perry-era prints
4
250,000 items
Photos, maps, documents and foreign-language newspapers
5
Survey-map floor
The 1881 Yokohama survey laid underfoot upstairs
6
Free on Saturdays
High-school students and under enter free on Saturdays

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：3 Nihon-Odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama
→Time needed：1-1.5 hours
→Closed：Mondays; year-end and New Year

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday9:30-17:00
Wednesday9:30-17:00
Thursday9:30-17:00
Friday9:30-17:00
Saturday9:30-17:00
Sunday9:30-17:00

last entry 16:30

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult200 yen
Child100 yen (JHS/elem.)
Free AdmissionHS and under free on Sat

Transportation

Subway

2 min walk from Nihon-Odori Sta. Exit 3

Bus

15 min walk from JR Kannai Sta.

💡 Tips

• Closed Mondays (next day when a holiday)
• The reading room needs a booking; 100 yen per use
• High-school students and under enter free on Saturdays
• No car park — public transport is best
• Walks well with Bashamichi and Yamashita Park
• Special exhibitions are ticketed separately

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Yokohama Archives of History?

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 9:30-17:00; Wednesday: 9:30-17:00; Thursday: 9:30-17:00; Friday: 9:30-17:00; Saturday: 9:30-17:00; Sunday: 9:30-17:00; last entry 16:30

How much is the admission for Yokohama Archives of History?

Adult: 200 yen; Child: 100 yen (JHS/elem.); Free Admission: HS and under free on Sat

Any practical tips for visiting Yokohama Archives of History?

Closed Mondays (next day when a holiday) The reading room needs a booking; 100 yen per use

How long should I spend at Yokohama Archives of History?

A typical visit takes 1-1.5 hours.

How do I get to Yokohama Archives of History?

Subway: 2 min walk from Nihon-Odori Sta. Exit 3; Bus: 15 min walk from JR Kannai Sta.