Yokohama Minatomirai Travel Guide

When Can You See Cruise Ships in Yokohama Port? A Complete Schedule & Highlights (Jan–Mar 2026)

A month-by-month list of cruise ship arrivals at Yokohama Port from January to March 2026. Includes highlights and access tips for Osanbashi, Shinko Pier, and Daikoku Pier, plus key dates for simultaneous arrivals.

2026.01.17

Yokohama Minatomirai Travel Guide

2026 Edition｜Weekend Fireworks in Yokohama Minatomirai｜Yokohama Night Flowers Schedule & Best Viewing Spots

2026 Edition｜A complete guide to weekend fireworks in Yokohama Minatomirai. Find the schedule and time for Yokohama Night Flowers, free best viewing spots, and access to Shinko Pier and Osanbashi Pier.

2026.01.12

Yokohama Minatomirai Travel Guide

5 Booking Sites for Attraction Tickets & Transport Passes in Japan｜Book in Advance & Travel Smoothly

Not sure where to buy attraction tickets or transport passes in Japan? Discover 5 reliable booking sites to reserve tickets online in advance and travel smoothly without waiting in lines.

2026.01.12

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Happy New Year from Yokohama, Japan! 🎉

Celebrate the New Year in Yokohama, Japan! Experience the countdown at Cosmo Clock 21 in Minato Mirai, ship horns at midnight, and the vibrant start of 2026 in this beautiful port city.

2026.01.01

Winter

Let’s Plan a Yokohama Trip in 2026｜Pre-Events & Highlights Before GREEN×EXPO 2027

Planning a trip to Yokohama, Japan? Discover why 2026 is the best year to visit before GREEN×EXPO 2027 brings bigger crowds, higher hotel prices, and limited availability.

2025.12.30

Yokohama Minatomirai Travel Guide

[2026 Edition] Where to Watch the First Sunrise in Yokohama & Minato Mirai – Best Viewing Spots Explained

If you’re looking to watch the first sunrise of 2026 in Yokohama and Minato Mirai, Rinko Park is the top recommendation, offering a stunning view of the sunrise over the sea with the Yokohama Bay Bridge. Osanbashi Pier (with parking) and Harbor View Park on a hill are also introduced. Note that Yokohama Marine Tower will not offer first sunrise viewing in 2026.

2025.12.29

Winter

Enjoy a Yokohama-Style New Year, Japan｜2026 Sanganichi & New Year Events (Lion Dance, Sankeien, Hatsumode)

Celebrate New Year 2026 in Yokohama Japan! This guide covers confirmed events for Jan 1–3 at Sankeien Garden, lion dances, traditional Japanese music performances, New Year’s first sales, and hatsumode (first shrine visit) at Iseyama Kotai Jingu—perfect ideas for a Yokohama-style holiday.

2025.12.21

Winter

【2025→2026 Yokohama】Celebrate New Year’s Eve Countdown in Yokohama!｜Fireworks Finale, Cosmo Clock & All-Night Trains

A complete guide to enjoying the 2025→2026 New Year’s Eve countdown in Yokohama and Minato Mirai. Covers the Yokohama Night Flowers fireworks finale on December 31, the countdown atmosphere around Cosmo Clock 21, important notes that no fireworks launch at midnight, and all-night train operations on New Year’s Day (JR lines only).

2025.12.16

Winter

Travel Japan by Shinkansen: Why the Japan Rail Pass Is the Best Choice | Easy & Reliable Purchase with Klook

If you plan to travel long distances in Japan by Shinkansen—such as Tokyo to Kyoto or Osaka—the Japan Rail Pass is a convenient option. This guide explains covered routes, important limitations (private railways & Nozomi trains), and how to easily purchase and redeem your pass via Klook.

2025.12.12

Transport/Access

Best Highway Bus Booking Sites in Japan: Top 3 Options for Traveling from Tokyo/Yokohama to Osaka, Kyoto & Mt. Fuji

A complete guide for international travelers who want to book highway buses in Japan. Learn how to travel from Tokyo/Yokohama to Osaka, Kyoto, Mt. Fuji and more using three reliable sites—Highwaybus.com, Klook, and Trip.com. Includes popular routes, major terminals, and tips for both day and night buses.

2025.12.12

Transport/Access