Yokohama Archives of History

Yokohama Archives of History is a museum in the city center that displays objects and documents from different periods. Six exhibition sections show how the region changed from the end of the Edo period through the early Showa era.

The building was once the British consulate and is closely tied to Japan's opening to the outside world. Japan and the United States signed the Treaty of Kanagawa here in 1854, beginning a new era.

The name reflects Yokohama's role as a bridge between Japan and the outside world. Visitors can see how the city built its identity through commerce and cross-cultural meetings.

The museum is near Kannai Station and is easily accessible by public transportation. Visitors should plan their trip around the opening days and allow time to walk through the exhibition sections.

The Reading Room lets researchers access rare original documents, though space is limited for each session. These collections are not on display in the regular exhibitions but available only to serious historians by appointment.

Location: Nihon Ōdōri

Inception: 1981

Official opening: June 2, 1981

Address: 神奈川県横浜市中区日本大通3

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-17:00

Phone: +81452012100

Website: http://kaikou.city.yokohama.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.44750,139.64400

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:03