Yokohama · Motomachi and Yamate
Harbor View Park
How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24
A hilltop park overlooking the port and the Yokohama Bay Bridge, with rose gardens and Western-style houses close by.
- Nearest station
- 5 min walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station
- Hours
- Open 24 hours; Mount France closes at night (gate hours: Apr-Sep 6:00-19:00, Oct-Nov 7:00-18:00, Dec-Jan 7:00-17:00, Feb-Mar 7:00-18:00)
- Admission
- The official page lists no fee
What to see
- Lookout: the port and Bay Bridge spread out below.
- Rose gardens: the English Rose, Fragrance and Rose-and-Cascade gardens.
- Mount France: a windmill monument and a well remain.
Seasons
- Roses are best in spring, from early to late May.
History
The area was a foreign settlement after the port opened, with British troops on the hill and French troops below. The park opened in 1962.
Getting there
5 minutes on foot from exit 6 of Motomachi-Chukagai Station, or 20 from JR Ishikawacho Station.
Address：114 Yamatecho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
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Sources
Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.
- 横浜市（港の見える丘公園）（checked 2026-10-24）
- 神奈川県観光協会（港の見える丘公園）（checked 2026-10-24）
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