British House (Former British Consulate)

Near the Harbour View park

This grand house was built in 1937 as the British Consular Residence in Yokohama. It is now a public function venue and forms part of the Rose Garden of Minato-no-mieru-oka park. Entry to the house ...

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This used to be the 1937 British Consular Residence, "British House"-- now owned by City of Yokohama and used for meetings, etc. It is FREE and open to the public. It is not a historically "restored...

By the hill park with a view of the harbor

Original Text

I arrived before the opening time, so I only had the appearance, but I think that it blends into the cityscape of Yamate and you can fully enjoy the atmosphere just by the appearance.

The city bus "Akaitsuku" is recommended.

Original Text

Akaku, which departs from the bus rotary in front of Sakuragicho Station, is convenient. The area with the British Pavilion is a fairly steep area, so walking in midsummer is quite terrible. A wide variety of roses are in full bloom during the rose bloom season. In addition, seasonal flowers such as lavender and sunflowers were in bloom except for the flowering time of the rose, and I was able to enjoy the atmosphere of the English garden.

Consulate of Old Britain

Original Text

I visited from "Yamate Italy Mountain Garden" along Yamate Hondori and visited the Yokohama Yamate Western Building, but it was a pity that the fourth Wednesday was closed, so it was a tour from the outside. The British House in Yokohama City, located in the "Hill Park with a View of the Port," is the former British Consul General's residence built in 1937 (Showa 12). Yokohama City acquired it in 1969, the first floor hall was used for concerts, the second floor meeting room was used for meetings, etc., and since 2002 (Heisei 14), the second floor exhibition room and the restored bedroom were ...