Hello from Minato & Mirai!
As November arrives, Yokohama’s Minato Mirai transforms into a winter wonderland.
From Friday, November 1, the citywide “Night Yokohama Illumination 2024–25” begins, connecting waterfront districts with dazzling lights.
This guide highlights the top illuminations you can enjoy from early November. Perfect for first-time visitors, families, couples, and night photographers.
- Starting in November: 4 Must-See Illuminations in Yokohama Minato Mirai
- Night Yokohama Illumination 2024–25｜A Citywide Lightscape
- Yokohama Mirai Light 2025｜Blue Light Boulevard
- Shunsetsu Tōka 2025｜Lantern Festival in Yokohama Chinatown
- Yokohama Red Brick Christmas Market 2025
- Plan Your Night｜Getting Around with the Minato Burari Pass
Starting in November: 4 Must-See Illuminations in Yokohama Minato Mirai
Night Yokohama Illumination 2024–25｜A Citywide Lightscape
Dates: Nov 1, 2024 – Mar 2, 2025
Area: From Yokohama Station to Sakuragicho, Minato Mirai, Kannai, Yamashita Park, Chinatown, and Motomachi.
Multiple waterfront districts light up together. Reflections on the canals, music-synced areas, and countless photo spots make it ideal for an evening walk or night photography.
Access (Base: JR Sakuragicho Station)
From JR Sakuragicho East Exit, most venues are walkable. Moving Walkway and “Kishamichi” promenade are convenient to Minato Mirai.
Official info: Night Yokohama Official
Yokohama Mirai Light 2025｜Blue Light Boulevard
Dates: Nov 6, 2025 – Feb 8, 2026
Area: Yokohama East Exit – Hamamirai Walk – Minato Mirai – Grand Mall Park
Pre-lighting: Grand Mall Park “Bijutsu-no-Hiroba” (Oct 4 – Nov 3)
About 1.5 km of tree-lined streets glow in futuristic blue. Known for using renewable energy for an eco-friendly show.
Access (Grand Mall Park “Bijutsu-no-Hiroba”)
5 min on foot from Minatomirai Sta. (Minatomirai Line). Also walkable from Yokohama East Exit via Hamamirai Walk.
Official info: Yokohama Mirai Light | Area Map (PDF)
Shunsetsu Tōka 2025｜Lantern Festival in Yokohama Chinatown
Dates: Nov 1, 2025 – Mar 3, 2026
Area: Main Street area of Yokohama Chinatown (near Manchinro Head Store)
Japan’s largest Chinatown glows with red and gold lanterns celebrating Lunar New Year. The lighting ceremony draws many visitors and creates a festive, photogenic nightscape.
Access (Zenrin-mon Gate / Main Street)
3–5 min walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Sta. (Minatomirai Line). Also walkable from JR Ishikawacho Sta.
Official info: Yokohama Chinatown – Shunsetsu Tōka
Yokohama Red Brick Christmas Market 2025
Dates: Nov 21 – Dec 25, 2025
Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza
A European-style market by the sea—hot wine, sweets, and a ~10 m tree under the night sky. Sunset to early evening is the most magical time for photos.
Access (Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse)
6–12 min walk from Bashamichi or Nihon-odori (Minatomirai Line). From JR Sakuragicho, stroll via Kishamichi promenade.
Official info: Special site | Venue map
Plan Your Night｜Getting Around with the Minato Burari Pass
These venues span a wide waterfront area. To save time and money, we recommend the Minato Burari 1-Day Pass—unlimited rides on the Minatomirai Line (Minatomirai–Motomachi/Chukagai), the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line (Yokohama–Sakuragicho–Kannai), and key city bus routes. It conveniently covers all illumination zones in this article.
You can also ride popular sightseeing buses like Akai Kutsu and Bayside Blue with this pass—handy for hopping between night photo spots.
While on-site purchase is possible, sales points are limited. We recommend securing your pass online via Klook before your visit.
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