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A picture map of the history of Yokohama Naka Ward

Last Updated May 7, 2024

Overview

The opening of the port, Naka Ward, is dotted with monuments that tell the history of the opening of the port and Yokohama. Naka Ward Office has published a picture map of the history of Yokohama Naka Ward, which contains this information.
Please use it as a teaching material for history learning and social studies tours. The size is convenient to carry and is perfect for walking around the town.

  • In May 2021, we created a Japanese version (7th edition) and a special edition (Western sports inflow edition) that summarizes the history of Western sports in Naka Ward.
  • In June 2021, we created a foreign language version (7th edition) translated into English, Chinese, and Hangul.
  • In November 2021, we created a foreign language version of a special edition (Western Sports Inflow), which summarizes the history of Western sports in Naka Ward.
  • The Japanese version (8th edition) was created in March 2023.
  • In March 2024, a foreign language version (8th edition) translated into English and Chinese was created.

Distribution location

Naka Ward Office Ward Administration Promotion Division (63rd floor on the 6th floor), Naka Ward Office General Information (1st floor), tourist information centers in the city, etc.
※Foreign language versions (8th edition) are not distributed on paper. Please download and use the data from this page.

PDF data

How to use it

  1. Double-sided printing (short binding) the map and commentary surfaces.
  2. All the map surfaces are turned into valleys, and the door is opened in four.
  3. Fold the same color anchor marks side by side, and you can compare the map and the introduction of the monument.
  4. If you read the two-dimensional code on the commentary surface, you can see videos related to the monument etc.

Japanese version

<Part 8>

<Part 7>

Foreign language version (English ver, Chinese ver, Hangeul ver)

<Part 8>

<Part 7>

Explanatory video

Land where railway was founded

Yokohama Customs Remains railway track, turntable, etc. (Elephant nose park)

The site of Jubee Nakaiya store, a raw silk trader

Former Yokohama Shokin Bank Main Building

The first gas lamp in Japan

Yoshidabashi Bridge Gate Ruins

Site of Yokohama Town Hall

Land where the Japan-US Peace Treaty was concluded, Tama Kusu, former Yokohama settlement brick sewer manhole, etc.

Indian Water Tower and others (Yamashita Park)

The site of Dr. Hebon's residence

Site of Yokohama Cathedral

The birthplace of rugby

Japan's first Western-style park (Yamate Park)

Smartphone app (Japanese version only)

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Inquiries to this page

Naka Ward General Affairs Department Ward Administration Promotion Division

Telephone: 045-224-8127

Telephone: 045-224-8127

Fax: 045-224-8214

Email address: na-kusei@city.yokohama.jp

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