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Last Updated March 16, 2024

Rediscover the charm of Nishi Ward! Walking route "Onsen Chishin no Michi"

~ Enjoy walking around the information signs~

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　A walking route where you can rediscover the charm of historic Nishi Ward.

　To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nishi Ward system (fiscal 2014), we have created three routes: “a new town of industry that connects the old and new urban areas”, “New and New Tokaido Roads”, and “The New Town of New and Old Tokaido Roads” and “New Towns of Life”.

　On the route, there are guide signs that introduce photos of old towns and topographic maps, and stepping stone signs indicating the route.

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[End of the event] "Digital Stamp Rally" commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nishi Ward system

[End of the event] The 80th anniversary of the Nishi Ward system "guided tour"

"Walking map"

80th anniversary of the Nishi Ward system "Mystery Solving Digital Stamp Rally" [End]

Solving the mystery of the New Knowledge Digital Stamp Rally Flyer Image

You can challenge the mystery by reading the two-dimensional code installed on the general information signs (all 14 locations) scattered along the "Onsen Chishin no Michi" walking route.
If you answer the mystery correctly and collect stamps, you can apply for a wonderful prize according to the number of stamps you have earned.
You don't need to download the app, and you can start from anywhere in 14 places.
Please try it while enjoying walking around Nishi Ward.

(* For details, please refer to the outline or flyer (PDF: 2,543KB))

Outline of the event

Please see here for an overview of the event.
Implementation period	From Thursday, February 15, 2024 to Friday, March 15, 2024
Target person	Anyone can participate.
Stamp spot	General signNishi Ward ※For details, please check the back of the flyer (PDF: 2,543KB).
How to participate	If you read the two-dimensional code installed on the general information sign with your smartphone camera, you can answer the mystery solving (you do not need to download the app). In addition, you can start from anywhere in 14 places.
Participation fee	Free (* data communication charges are excluded.)
Prize money	You can apply for one of the prizes depending on the number of stamps you have earned. After the event period ends, a lottery will be held for each course and a present will be sent to the winners.

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Flyer download of flyer of "Mystery Solving Digital Stamp Rally" (PDF: 2,543KB)

Guided tour of the 80th anniversary of the Nishi Ward system [end of the event]

Flyer image of the guide tour flyer image

On April 1, 2024, Nishi Ward will celebrate its 80th anniversary.
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Nishi Ward system, we will hold a guided tour that walks the historic Nishi Ward town along with the history of the guide.
This time, we will go around the original course centered on the walking route "Onsenchi Shin no Michi".
Please take this opportunity to enjoy walking around the city of Nishi Ward.

※At the same time, you can also go around 3 to 6 spots of the "Mystery Solving Digital Stamp Rally", which will be held at the same time.

(The number of spots varies depending on the course.) For details, please refer to the flyer (PDF: 1,675KB). )

Outline of the event

Please check here for an overview of the event.
Date and time ・ Course	[A: Industrial Courses Supporting Port Development] 　Date and time: 9:30 (meeting) Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9:00 (planned) 　Set: JR NEGISHI LINE Sakuragi-cho Sta. South Gate West Exit 　Dissolution: Sakuragicho Station [B: Former Tokaido and Nitta Development Course] 　Date and time: 9:30 (meeting) from Sunday, March 3, 2024 (meeting) to 12:00 (planned) 　Set: JR Yokohama-sta.-nishiguchi "Koban" (police box) 　Dissolution: Yokohama Station East Exit [C: Modern Water Supply and Fujidana Shopping Street Course] ※It is a route for good legs with steep climbs. 　Date and time: 9:30 (meeting) from Sunday, March 10, 2024 (planned) to 12:00 　Set: In front of Hinode-cho Sta. ticket gate 　Dissolution: Sotetsu Nishi-Yokohama Station ※Please refer to the flyer (PDF: 1,675KB) for detailed courses and spots. ※You can apply for multiple courses.
Capacity	30 people each course (lottery if the capacity exceeds the capacity) ※You can apply for up to 4 people per group.
Application method	Fill in the required items and apply in one of the following ways. [Application for participation has been closed] ①Internet: Application form ②FAX： 045-314-8894 ③Contact: 49th floor, Nishi Ward Office 4th floor ※②③In that case, please apply after filling out required items on the application form behind the flyer (PDF: 1,675KB). ※If participation is decided, the representative will be notified around February 16th.
Application period	From Thursday, January 18, 1961 to Tuesday, February 13, 6
Participation fee	Free (with no novelty)
Matters to be noted	Children under elementary school age are required to be accompanied by a guardian. In the event of an accident, we will respond within the scope of insurance that the organizer joins. Personal information of participants will be used only for this event. Due to weather or other reasons, the contents of the program may be canceled or changed. Please participate in comfortable clothes and shoes. If you are also participating in the “Mystery Solving Digital Stamp Rally” (no advance application required), please bring your smartphone. The number of spots in the "Mystery Solving Digital Stamp Rally" varies depending on the course. For more information.Flyer (PDF: 1,675KB)Please check it out.
Cooperation	NPO Yokohama City Guide Association

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Download (PDF: 1,675KB) Flyer "guide tour" flyer (PDF: 1,675KB

"Walking map"

Photo of route map

There are 3 maps available. Please download it and take a look.
When printing, we recommend that you print in A3 size.

An industry that connects the old and new urban areas

Walking map image of the industry connecting the old and new urban areas
An industry that connects the old and new urban areas

Route introduction:

After opening the port, trace the traces of Yokohama Port, which flourished as a port city, are traced.
The sea side is flat and the inland side is a route with many slopes.

Distance:

Approx. 3.2㎞

Main spots on the route:
Sakura Dori, Grand Mall Park (Bijutsuno-hiroba), Mitsubishi Dock Railroad Crossing, Iwakame Yokocho, Momijizaka and others

Industrial walking map data (PDF: 5,985KB) of industry connecting old and new urban areas.

New and old Tokaido Highway

Walking map image of the old and new Tokaido
New and old Tokaido Highway

Route introduction:

The history of Yokohama Station has been traced since Nitta Development in the Edo period.
[North Route] There is a steep slope on a part of the route. The stairs can be detoured.
[South side route] Overall, flat route. The stairs of the pedestrian bridge can be detoured by the slope.

Distance:

[North Route] Approx. 3.7㎞
[South side route] Approx. 2.6㎞

Main spots on the route:
[North Route] Okano Koen, Asamadai Miharashi Park, Sculpture Street, etc.
[South side route] The second generation Yokohama Station Remains, Ishizaki River Promenade, etc.

Map data on the old and new Tokaido road walking map data (PDF: 3,002KB)

A new way of life

Walking map image of the New Knowledge of Life
A new way of life

Route introduction:

After the opening of the port, we will trace the history of the residential area that supported Yokohama's life.
It is a route with many steep slopes and stairs.

Distance:

Approx. 3.6㎞

Main spots on the route:
Nogeyama Park Noge Reservoir, Kasumi Bridge, Sakainotani Park, Otani Park, etc.

Walking map data (PDF: 5,148KB) of living and new wisdom

The type of sign on the route of the hot Chishin no Michi route

From 2014 to 2018, guidance signs were maintained on three routes.
General information sign	Spot description sign	Stepping stone sign

It is introduced with old maps and large photographs that can be compared with the present.	The old scenery and figures are explained using photographs and maps.	It is embedded on the road surface where you can easily get lost (diameter 10 cm in diameter).