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Picture map depicting the history of Yokohama Naka Ward

Last Updated March 31, 2023

Overview

Naka Ward, the opening of the port, is dotted with monuments that tell the history of the opening of Yokohama Port. Naka Ward Office publishes a picture map of the history of Naka Ward in Yokohama.
Please use it as a teaching material for history learning and social studies tours. Easy-to-carry size and is perfect for walking around town.

  • In May 2021, we published a Japanese version (7th edition) and a special edition (Western Sports Inflow) summarizing 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 that summarizes the history of Western sports in Naka Ward was compiled.
  • The Japanese version (8th edition) was created in March 2023.

Distribution place

Naka Ward Office Ward Administration Promotion Division (6th floor 63rd window), Naka Ward Office General Information (1st floor), tourist information center in the city, etc.

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How to use

  1. Print on both sides (short binding) of the map and commentary surface.
  2. Turn all the map surfaces into a valley and fold it in four to the door opening.
  3. If you fold the same color as anchor mark side by side, you can compare the map and the introduction of the monument.
  4. If you read the QR code on the commentary side, you can see videos related to the monument.

Japanese version

Explanatory video

The land where railway was founded

Yokohama Customs Remains railway tracks, turntable, etc. (Zounohana Park)

The site of Jubee Nakaiya, a raw silk trade dealer

Former Yokohama Shokin Bank Head Office Main Building

The first gas lamp in Japan

Yoshidabashi Bridge Kanmon Ruins

Yokohama Machikaisho Site

U.S.-Japan Friendship Treaty, Tama Kusu, former Yokohama Settlement Brick Sewerage Manhole, etc.

Indian Water Tower and others (Yamashita Park)

The site of Dr. Heebbon

Site of Yokohama Cathedral

The birthplace of rugby

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

Foreign language version

<7th edition>

<Special edition (West Sports Influx)>

Smartphone app (Japanese version only)

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For inquiries to this page

Naka Ward General Affairs Department Ward Administration Promotion Division

Phone: 045-224-8127

Phone: 045-224-8127

Fax: 045-224-8214

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

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