How are you enjoying Golden Week?
During the holiday, Yokohama is full of events!
Here is a summary of recommended events.
- Yokohama International Film Festival (May 1st–5th)
- Minato Mirai: Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival (May 2nd–5th)
- Cruise: “Flower Cruise” Decorating Yokohama with Flowers (May 5th)
- Kaigandori: “Port Marché” at Elephant’s Nose Terrace (May 2nd–5th)
- Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse: “Yokohama Frühlingsfest” (April 24th–May 10th)
- Yoshidacho: Yoshida Town Spring First Beer Garden (May 3rd)
- Noge: First “Noge Sake Fest” at Noge Chikamichi (May 2nd–4th)
- Sankeien Garden: Special Opening of Important Cultural Property “Rinshunkaku” for 120th Anniversary (April 29th–May 10th)
- Hakkeijima: “Matsuken Mamire Amusement Park” at Sea Paradise (May 7th)
- All Areas: Yokohama Rose Week, Dyeing the City in Roses (~June 2nd)
The Yokohama Parade! May 3rd (10:00–15:00)
On May 3rd, from 10:00 to 15:00, please be aware of traffic restrictions from Yamashita Park, Minato Mirai, to Isezakicho.
▽Traffic restrictions for the 74th Yokohama Parade (International Costume Procession)
Yokohama International Film Festival: May 1st–5th
Minato Mirai: “Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival” at Pacifico Yokohama: May 2nd–4th
Minato Mirai: “Port Marché” at Elephant’s Nose Terrace: May 2nd–4th
Cruise: “Flower Cruise” Decorating Yokohama with Flowers: May 5th
“Yokohama Frühlingsfest” at Red Brick Warehouse: German Spring Festival: April 24th–May 10th
Yoshidacho: Yoshida Town Spring First Beer Garden (May 3rd)
Noge: First “Noge Sake Fest” at Noge Chikamichi (May 2nd–4th)
Sankeien Garden: Special Opening of Important Cultural Property “Rinshunkaku” for 120th Anniversary (April 29th–May 10th)
Hakkeijima: “Matsuken Mamire Amusement Park” at Sea Paradise (May 7th)
All Areas: Yokohama Rose Week, Dyeing the City in Roses (~June 2nd)
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a historic complex of early 20th-century brick buildings originally constructed as customs and warehouse facilities for the port of Yokohama. After surviving the Great Kanto Earthquake and wartime bombings, the buildings were restored and repurposed in the early 2000s into a popular cultural and commercial hub. Today, the site houses shops, restaurants, and event spaces, serving as a symbol of Yokohama’s maritime heritage and modern revitalization.
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Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, located in the Yamashita district, is a historic pair of early 20th-century brick buildings originally used as customs warehouses. Built between 1911 and 1913, they survived the Great Kanto Earthquake and World War II, and after a period of decline, were restored in the 1990s. Today, they serve as a popular cultural and commercial complex, housing shops, restaurants, and event spaces.
Minato Mirai
Minato Mirai is a major waterfront district in Yokohama, Japan, developed on former shipyard and railway land since the 1980s. Its name means “Port of the Future,” reflecting its role as a modern urban hub featuring skyscrapers, shopping, and entertainment, anchored by the iconic Landmark Tower. The area also preserves historical elements like the Nippon Maru sailing ship and the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, blending its industrial past with contemporary culture.
Sankeien Garden
Sankeien Garden is a traditional Japanese landscape garden located in Yokohama, created by silk merchant Hara Sankei and opened to the public in 1906. It features a collection of historic buildings relocated from across Japan, including a 15th-century pagoda and a former tea house from Kyoto. The garden’s design blends natural beauty with cultural heritage, offering a serene escape that reflects both the Meiji era’s appreciation for preservation and the aesthetic ideals of Japanese garden artistry.
Rinshunkaku
Rinshunkaku is a historic villa located in the grounds of Sankeien Garden in Yokohama, Japan, originally built in 1649 as a retirement residence for a feudal lord of the Kishū Tokugawa clan. It was moved to its current location in the early 20th century and is a prime example of traditional Japanese residential architecture from the Edo period. The structure is designated an Important Cultural Property, showcasing elegant design and craftsmanship.
Yamashita Park
Yamashita Park is a waterfront public park in Yokohama, Japan, opened in 1930 on reclaimed land from the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. It was built using debris from the disaster and rubble from the earthquake, serving as a symbol of the city’s recovery and resilience. Today, the park offers scenic views of Yokohama Bay, the iconic Marine Tower, and the Hikawa Maru ocean liner, making it a popular spot for relaxation and sightseeing.
Isezakicho
Isezakicho is a historic shopping district located in Yokohama, Japan, known for its vibrant arcades and bustling atmosphere. Originally developed after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, it became a major commercial hub and entertainment area, particularly thriving during the post-war period. Today, it remains a popular destination for locals and tourists, offering a mix of traditional shops, restaurants, and modern retail.
Pacifico Yokohama
Pacifico Yokohama is a large convention and exhibition complex located in the Minato Mirai 21 district of Yokohama, Japan. Opened in 1991, it was built on reclaimed land as a centerpiece of the city’s waterfront redevelopment project, and it includes a convention hall, exhibition spaces, and the iconic InterContinental Yokohama Grand hotel. The venue has since become a major hub for international conferences, trade shows, and cultural events, symbolizing Yokohama’s modern urban transformation.
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is a large-scale marine leisure complex located on an artificial island in Yokohama, Japan, which opened in 1993. It features one of Japan’s largest aquariums, the Aqua Museum, along with amusement rides, shopping, and dining facilities. The site was developed as part of a reclamation project to create a new waterfront attraction, showcasing diverse marine life and offering entertainment for visitors of all ages.
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, located in the Yamashita district, is a historic pair of early 20th-century brick buildings originally used as customs warehouses. Built between 1911 and 1913, they survived the Great Kanto Earthquake and World War II, and after a period of decline, were restored in the 1990s. Today, they serve as a popular cultural and commercial complex, housing shops, restaurants, and event spaces.
Minato Mirai
Minato Mirai is a major waterfront district in Yokohama, Japan, developed on former shipyard and railway land since the 1980s. Its name means “Port of the Future,” reflecting its role as a modern urban hub featuring skyscrapers, shopping, and entertainment, anchored by the iconic Landmark Tower. The area also preserves historical elements like the Nippon Maru sailing ship and the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, blending its industrial past with contemporary culture.
Sankeien Garden
Sankeien Garden is a traditional Japanese landscape garden located in Yokohama, created by silk merchant Hara Sankei and opened to the public in 1906. It features a collection of historic buildings relocated from across Japan, including a 15th-century pagoda and a former tea house from Kyoto. The garden’s design blends natural beauty with cultural heritage, offering a serene escape that reflects both the Meiji era’s appreciation for preservation and the aesthetic ideals of Japanese garden artistry.
Rinshunkaku
Rinshunkaku is a historic villa located in the grounds of Sankeien Garden in Yokohama, Japan, originally built in 1649 as a retirement residence for a feudal lord of the Kishū Tokugawa clan. It was moved to its current location in the early 20th century and is a prime example of traditional Japanese residential architecture from the Edo period. The structure is designated an Important Cultural Property, showcasing elegant design and craftsmanship.
Yamashita Park
Yamashita Park is a waterfront public park in Yokohama, Japan, opened in 1930 on reclaimed land from the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. It was built using debris from the disaster and rubble from the earthquake, serving as a symbol of the city’s recovery and resilience. Today, the park offers scenic views of Yokohama Bay, the iconic Marine Tower, and the Hikawa Maru ocean liner, making it a popular spot for relaxation and sightseeing.
Isezakicho
Isezakicho is a historic shopping district located in Yokohama, Japan, known for its vibrant arcades and bustling atmosphere. Originally developed after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, it became a major commercial hub and entertainment area, particularly thriving during the post-war period. Today, it remains a popular destination for locals and tourists, offering a mix of traditional shops, restaurants, and modern retail.
Pacifico Yokohama
Pacifico Yokohama is a large convention and exhibition complex located in the Minato Mirai 21 district of Yokohama, Japan. Opened in 1991, it was built on reclaimed land as a centerpiece of the city’s waterfront redevelopment project, and it includes a convention hall, exhibition spaces, and the iconic InterContinental Yokohama Grand hotel. The venue has since become a major hub for international conferences, trade shows, and cultural events, symbolizing Yokohama’s modern urban transformation.
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is a large-scale marine leisure complex located on an artificial island in Yokohama, Japan, which opened in 1993. It features one of Japan’s largest aquariums, the Aqua Museum, along with amusement rides, shopping, and dining facilities. The site was developed as part of a reclamation project to create a new waterfront attraction, showcasing diverse marine life and offering entertainment for visitors of all ages.
