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Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery

📍 96 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Yokohama
Category
Historic Ruins & Heritage
Duration
1-2 hours
Address
96 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Coordinates
35.4397, 139.6519

Introduction

The Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery on the Yamate hills began in 1854 with the burial of a Perry-fleet sailor. About 4,800 foreigners from some 40 countries rest here, among them railway pioneer Edmund Morel and girls' educator Mary Kidder. Overlooking the harbour and loved for its cherry blossoms, the grounds include a free museum.

✨ Highlights

1
Port-opening origin
Begun with a Perry-fleet sailor's burial in 1854.
2
International ground
Some 4,800 graves from about 40 countries.
3
Pioneers' graves
Engineer Morel and educator Kidder rest here.
4
Harbour views
The hillside looks over the port and skyline.
5
Cherry blossoms
Spring sakura surround the graves, notably Sidmore's.
6
Free museum
An attached museum tells the cemetery's story.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：96 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
→Time needed：About 1 hour

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday12:00-16:00
Sunday12:00-16:00

Feb-Jul, Sep-Dec

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultDonation about JPY 200

Museum free

Transportation

Subway

6-min walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Stn

Note

Via America-yama Park

💡 Tips

• Open weekends and holidays (Feb-Jul, Sep-Dec), 12:00-16:00; closed in rain.
• A donation of about JPY 200 is asked; a guide map is provided.
• The museum runs 10:00-17:00 and closes on Mondays.
• The grounds are a quiet memorial — please stay solemn.
• About 6 minutes' walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station.
• Pairs well with the Yamate Western houses and Motomachi Park.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery?

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Closed; Friday: Closed; Saturday: 12:00-16:00; Sunday: 12:00-16:00; Feb-Jul, Sep-Dec

How much is the admission for Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery?

Adult: Donation about JPY 200; Museum free

Any practical tips for visiting Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery?

Open weekends and holidays (Feb-Jul, Sep-Dec), 12:00-16:00; closed in rain. A donation of about JPY 200 is asked; a guide map is provided.

How long should I spend at Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery?

A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.

How do I get to Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery?

Subway: 6-min walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Stn