Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street
Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan
This shopping street used to be the "bridge" between the local people of Yokohama and the newly joined foreign residents. We can still feel the unique atmosphere of the street and the attractive shops with long history. Both the old and new shops are the appropriate destination to find the best souvenirs and gifts for the guests. Plus we will be able to have the relaxing time with the authentic Japanese tea.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:25
Welcome to the Motomachi Shopping Street, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of freshly baked bread and the echoes of a century and a half of history. As your guide today, I invite you to step into a district…
Listen in the app2Charmy and the Southern Entrance1:45
We stand now at the southern gateway of Motomachi, marked by the presence of legendary establishments like Charmy, a jewelry house that exemplifies the local commitment to craftsmanship. Observe the precision in the storefront…
Listen in the app3The Roastery and the Aroma of Innovation1:38
As we move further into the heart of the street, the scent of roasting coffee beans becomes unavoidable. We are approaching one of the district's renowned roasteries. …
Listen in the app4Motomachi Union: A Supermarket of Global Goods1:38
Behold the Motomachi Union, perhaps the most famous supermarket in Yokohama. Founded to cater to the foreign community, it has remained a staple of the neighborhood for decades. …
Listen in the app5The Craftsmanship of Uchiki Pan and Old-World Baking1:30
Continuing our journey, we arrive at the threshold of history at Uchiki Pan. Established in 1888, this bakery is credited with introducing 'English-style' white bread to the Japanese palate. …
Listen in the app6The Artisan's Street and Hidden Curiosities1:24
We now turn slightly away from the main thoroughfare to explore the 'Craftsman's Street' or 'Motomachi Nakadori.' This parallel lane offers a more intimate look at the district’s creative heart. Here, the scale becomes even…
Listen in the app7Harbor View Park and the Final Vista1:28
To conclude our exploration, we ascend slightly toward Minato-no-Mieru-Oka Koen, or Harbor View Park. While technically at the edge of Motomachi, this park is the spiritual conclusion of any visit to the district. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:21
Our journey through Yokohama Motomachi draws to a close, but the impressions of this unique street likely remain vivid. We have traversed a kilometer of history, from the pioneering bakeries of the 19th century to the…
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What is Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street?
Yokohama Motomachi Shopping Street is a place in Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 09 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.4417, 139.6510 |
| Last updated |
