Motomachi Shopping Street, Yokohama
The Motomachi Shopping Street is a historic shopping district in Yokohama. Its history dates to 1859, when the area was divided into two districts for Japanese businesses and foreign residents. The area became the residence of thousands of foreign people, who were living and working here, and businesses built up around them.
The area changed over the years due to natural disasters and external forces. The street renovation project started in 1979 and finished in 1985.
The symbol of Motomachi Shopping Street is "Fly Through the Light," a 34-foot-tall phoenix-shaped sculpture made from blue stainless-steel pipe.
The Motomachi Shopping Street hosts over 100 shops, offices, and restaurants. Some of the shops are Seven Sisters, Lacoste, and Brooks Brothers. Eateries range from elegant, full-service restaurants to pastry shops to Starbucks.
There are also the entertainment options like art galleries, a photography studio, spa salons, and even a pet grooming spot.
The area changed over the years due to natural disasters and external forces. The street renovation project started in 1979 and finished in 1985.
The symbol of Motomachi Shopping Street is "Fly Through the Light," a 34-foot-tall phoenix-shaped sculpture made from blue stainless-steel pipe.
The Motomachi Shopping Street hosts over 100 shops, offices, and restaurants. Some of the shops are Seven Sisters, Lacoste, and Brooks Brothers. Eateries range from elegant, full-service restaurants to pastry shops to Starbucks.
There are also the entertainment options like art galleries, a photography studio, spa salons, and even a pet grooming spot.
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Motomachi Shopping Street on Map
Sight Name: Motomachi Shopping Street
Sight Location: Yokohama, Japan (See walking tours in Yokohama)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Yokohama, Japan (See walking tours in Yokohama)
Sight Type: Shopping
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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