British House Yokohama, Western-style building in Harbor View Park, Yokohama, Japan
British House Yokohama is a Western-style residential building spread across two floors with enclosed porches and sun rooms. The interior spaces connect to terraces and a lawn garden that faces toward the harbor.
The building was designed in 1937 by the Shanghai branch of the British Office of Works and served as a consular residence. Its architecture reflects the standard style of foreign residences built during that period in Japan.
The building serves as a venue for concerts and cultural gatherings held throughout the year. Visitors experience how local and international artists share performances within these foreign-designed spaces.
The building sits about 7 minutes on foot from Motomachi-Chukagai Station and is straightforward to reach. Admission is free and opening hours allow visits on most days throughout the week.
At the edge of the grounds sits a rose garden that blooms twice each year. These flowering periods occur during spring and autumn months, creating a special visual experience for those who visit at the right time.
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