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Last Updated March 16, 2024

Rediscover the charm of Nishi Ward! Walking route "Welcome New Michi"

-Enjoy walking around the guide sign ~

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

　In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Nishi Ward system (FY2014), three routes were established: "The New Town of the New Town of the New and New Town of the New Town of the New and Old Tokaido Road" and "The New Town of the New and New Town of Life".

　On the route, there are guide signs that introduce photos of the old town and topographic maps, and stepping stones that show the route.

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[End of the event] The 80th Anniversary of the Nishi Ward System “Mystery Solving Digital Stamp Rally”

[End of the event] "Guide Tour" to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Nishi Ward system

New Town "Walking Map"

The 80th anniversary of the Nishi Ward system "Mystery Solving Digital Stamp Rally"

Unification of New Knowledge New Michi Mystery Digital Stamp Rally Flyer Image

You can challenge solving the mystery by reading the two-dimensional code installed on the general information signs (14 locations in total) scattered along the walking route of the "Welcome New Michi".
If you correct the mystery and collect the stamps, you can apply for a wonderful prize according to the number of stamps you have earned.
You can start from anywhere in 14 locations without the need to download the app.
Please enjoy walking around the city of Nishi Ward and try it.

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

Outline of the event

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Implementation period	From Thursday, February 15, 2024 to Friday, March 15, 2024
Target person	Anyone can participate
Stamp spot	General information sign installed along the New Road in Nishi Ward. ※For details, please check the back of the flyer (PDF: 2,543KB)
How to participate	If you read the two-dimensional code installed in the general information sign with your smartphone camera, you can answer the mystery solving (you do not need to download the application). In addition, you can start from anywhere in 14 places.
Participation fee	Free (* However, data communication charges are excluded.)
Premiums	You can apply for one of the prizes according to the number of stamps you have earned. After the event period ends, a lottery will be conducted for each course and a gift will be sent to the winner.

Handbill

Handbill download (PDF: 2,543KB) of the new town "Mystery Solving Digital Stamp Rally"

Guided tour of the 80th Anniversary of the Nishi Ward System

New Michi Guided 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 to walk around the historic city of Nishi Ward with a guide's history.
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 history of Nishi Ward.

※You can also go around 3 to 6 spots of the "Mystery Solving Digital Stamp Rally", a new town that 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 the outline of the event.
Date and time of the event ・ Course	[A: Industrial Course that supported the development of ports] 　Date and time: From 9:30 (meeting) to 12:00 (planned) on Saturday, March 2, 2024 　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)-12:00 (planned) Sunday, March 3, 2024 　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 healthy legs with steep uphills. 　Date and time: Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 9:30 (meeting) to 12:00 (planned) 　Set: In front of the 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 students each course (lottery if the capacity is exceeded) ※You can apply for up to 4 people per group.
How to apply	Fill in the required items and apply in one of the following ways [Application has been closed] ①Internet: Application form ②FAX： 045-314-8894 ③Contact: Window 49 on the 4th floor of Nishi Ward Office ※②③In this case, please fill in the application form on the back of the flyer (PDF: 1,675KB) with required items. ※If participation is decided, the representative will be notified around February 16.
Application period	From Thursday, January 18, Reiwa 6 to Tuesday, February 13, Reiwa 6
Participation fee	Free (with novelty)
Notes	Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by a guardian. In the unlikely event of an accident, we will respond within the insurance coverage of the organizer. The personal information of the participants will be used only for this event. The contents of the program may be canceled or the content of the program may be changed due to weather or other reasons. Please participate in easy-to-move clothes and shoes. If you are also participating in the “Mystery Solving Digital Stamp Rally” (no prior application required), please bring your smartphone. The number of spots in the "Mystery Solving Digital Stamp Rally" that can be turned around varies depending on the course. For detailsFlyer (PDF: 1,675KB)Please check it out.
Cooperation	NPO Yokohama City Guide Association

Handbill

Download of the "Guide Tour" flyer of the new knowledge new town (PDF: 1,675KB)

New Town "Walking Map"

Photo of the route map

There are 3 maps. Please download and take a look.
When printing, we recommend printing in A3 size.

New town of industry connecting old and new urban areas

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

Introduction of route:

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

Distance:

Approx. 3.2㎞

Major spots on the route:
Sakura Dori, Grand Mall Park (Bijutsuno-hiroba), Mitsubishi Dock Crossing, Iwakame Yokocho, Momijizaka, etc.

New town walk map data of industry connecting old and new city area (PDF: 5,985KB)

New old and old Tokaido Roads

Walking map image of the old and new Tokaido.
New old and old Tokaido Roads

Introduction of route:

We trace the history around Yokohama Station from Nitta Development in the Edo period.
[Northern route] There is a steep slope on the part of the route. The stairs can be detoured.
[South side route] A flat route overall. The stairs of the pedestrian bridge can be detoured by a slope.

Distance:

[Northern route] Approx. 3.7㎞
[South side route] Approx. 2.6㎞

Major spots on the route:
[Northern route] Okano Koen, Asamadai Miharashi Park, Sculpture Street, etc.
[South side route] 2nd generation Yokohama Station Remains, Ishizaki River Promenade, etc.

New old and new Tokaido road walk map data (PDF: 3,002KB)

A new way of life

Walking map image of the new town of life
A new way of life

Introduction of route:

After opening the port, we will follow the history of residential areas that supported the lives of Yokohama.
It is a route with many steep slopes and stairs.

Distance:

Approx. 3.6㎞

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

Lifestyle New Town Walking Map Data (PDF: 5,148KB)

Type of sign on the path route of the new knowledge

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

It is introduced with old maps and large photographs that can be compared with the present.	Explains old landscapes and figures with photos and maps.	It is embedded on the road surface where it is easy to get lost (diameter 10cm)