Hodogaya-ku

Hodogaya is a ward in Yokohama with residential neighborhoods, scattered hills, and good public transportation connections. The area combines modern housing with green spaces and parks throughout.

During the Edo period, the area was known as Hodogaya-juku and served as an important post station along the Tōkaidō route between Edo and Kyoto. This role made it a significant stopping point for travelers.

The ward features several parks and traditional buildings in the Bukkōchō district where visitors can see older architectural styles. Local communities regularly gather in these spaces to maintain their connections.

The ward office is easily accessible by public transportation, especially from Hoshikawa Station. Visitors should plan weekday visits if they need to handle any administrative matters.

Archaeological discoveries reveal that people lived here since the Japanese Paleolithic period, leaving behind ceramics from the Jōmon era at multiple sites. These findings show a long history of human habitation in the area.