Yamate-Bluff Cherry Blossoms

Great views of Yokohama from above

Steve Morton Apr 13, 2016 - 1 min read

An old fashioned telephone box lost within a sea of pink cherry blossoms

Located on a big hill overlooking Yokohama's Motomachi is the Yamate-Bluff area

Famous for having many classical style European buildings this area really comes to life during the cherry blossom season

Featuring many 19th to early 20th European style buildings, it's difficult not to feel some sense of nostalgia

The long lines of cherry trees cover many famous buildings including Ferris University

A colorful cherry tree located outside a small design museum

There are many opportunities to take a rest whilst enjoying the colorful sights!

The subtle pink petals contrasts well against the vibrant green leaves

A close up reveals two contrasting colors

Whilst the majority of cherry blossoms are pale pink, there are many other different species like these rich pink flowers

On the other side of the road is Yamate Church, one of several churches found within this neighborhood

A final view of Yokohama City with a colorful pink foreground

Sitting on top of a steep hill above Yokohama’s Motomachi-Chukagai Station is the affluent Yamate-Bluff neighborhood. For most visitors this is a popular spot during anytime of the year boasting many impressive 19^th Century Style European houses along with the prominent Foreigners' Cemetery - a key Yokohama landmark.

During the cherry blossom season (from late March to early April), this picturesque area is covered in a beautiful sea of pink colors, creating a truly magical spectacle.

With several cafes and teahouses providing a good vantage point, this is probably one of the best places to see Yokohama during this colorful season

Steve Morton @steve.morton138

Yokohama based content creator, editor, and researcher. Steven likes, eating, reading and traveling on a streamlined budget guaranteed to make any self-respecting local gulp. When not too busy with work assignments, Steven attempts to not get lost while following Japanese tourist maps.Follow me o...