Yamate/Honmoku

Yamate, is also called the Yamate Bluff area is famous as having been a major foreigners' neighborhood in late 1800.

The properties in this area are mostly western-style, large and with gardens.
The neighborhood maintains that reputation today, along with the Motomachi　neighborhood located below it. In addition to the some international schools located here.

Compared to other city areas, the streets in HONMOKU are fairly wide and most of the facilities have its own parking area.
This is a hilly district where the U.S. army base used to be. There is a famous park called "Sankeien" and is visited for cherry trees in Spring, and color-changing leaves in Fall. Many people also visit the Symbol Tower on the Pier in Honmoku-Futo for its ocean view, or the entertainment area known as "MYCAL Honmoku" for shopping and dining.