Yokohama · Motomachi and Yamate

Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery

How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24

A cemetery in Yamate that began with the burial of a sailor from Perry's fleet. It is normally closed and opens to visitors only on set days.

Nearest station: Motomachi-Chukagai or JR Ishikawacho
Hours: Cemetery open 12:00-16:00 (Feb-Jul, Sep-Dec), archives 9:00-17:00 (Kanagawa tourism association)
Admission: Cemetery: 500 yen donation; archives free

What to see

Open days: the cemetery opens on set days along a fixed route, in return for donations.
Notable graves: including Edmund Morel, Charles Wirgman and William Copeland.
Archives museum: free to enter.

History

It began with the burial of a sailor from Perry's fleet; people from about 40 countries, over 5,000, now rest here.

Getting there

Nearest stations are Motomachi-Chukagai (Minatomirai Line) and JR Ishikawacho. No walking time is given officially.

Address：96 Yamatecho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0862

Directions in Google Maps →Official website →

Before you go

The archives and office close Mon and Tue. The cemetery is normally closed. The foundation says it opens on weekends and holidays from late March to late December (not in rain), which differs slightly from the tourism association; check open days first. There are no toilets on site.

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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.