The Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery
96 Yamate-cho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa
- www.yfgc-japan.com
- Tokyu Line Minatomirai Pass , YOKOHAMA CHINATOWN GOURMET TICKET +8
It started as a cemetery for sailors of Commodore Perry's squadron. Now, more than 5,000 foreigners from about 40 countries are buried here. The tombs of some famous contributors to the modernization of Japan are here. It is also an important cemetery from a historical point of view.
Essential Information
Check the official website for the latest information.
| Hours | Cemetery open to the public from 12:00-16:00 (between February to July and September to December), Museum 09:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Duration |
15m |
| Closed | Both the museum and office are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays |
| Costs |
Cemetery 500 yen, museum free |
