Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History
神奈川県立歴史博物館
A museum housed in the former head office of the Yokohama Specie Bank, completed in 1904. Its German neo-Baroque domed building is itself a National Important Cultural Property.
The building of the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History was the head office of the Yokohama Specie Bank, completed in 1904. It was designed by Tsumaki Yorinaka. Its green dome and stone facade make it the most magnificent modern building along Bashamichi. It has been designated an Important Cultural Property and Historic Site. The museum displays the history of Kanagawa from prehistoric times to the modern era, and its Kamakura-period artefacts and materials on the opening of Yokohama are highlights. Permanent exhibits cost about ¥300, and the museum is closed on Mondays. Facility renovation plans have been announced in recent years, so check the official website before you go to confirm it is open. It is about a 1-minute walk from Bashamichi Station.
Opening hours
9:30 am–5:00 pm (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Yokohama Air Cabin
- Yokohama Cosmo World
- Nippon Maru Memorial Park & Port Museum
- Noge Izakaya District
- CupNoodles Museum Yokohama
- Yokohama Landmark Tower Sky Garden
- Yokohama Stadium
- Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse