Discover Yokohama's Must-Attend Events in 2025: Festivals, Concerts, and Sports Spectacles

Since moving to a neighborhood adjacent to Shinjuku in 2024, I've been visiting cities around Yokohama almost daily to explore its appeal and discover spots I can recommend to tourists. I published this article in 2025 to incorporate my findings from this research, along with the latest information for 2025.

Another reason for updating the article is the growing interest in tours that allow visitors to safely and deeply experience Tokyo Area. Because Tokyo (and Yokohama) are a city that continues to develop at a dizzying pace and in complex ways, tourists visiting for the first time find it extremely difficult to discover the truly excellent spots beloved by locals.

This is why food tours led by knowledgeable local guides who know Tokyo inside and out have been gaining popularity, as they take visitors through Tokyo's maze of establishments.

In fact, Magical Trip's tour, which ranked #1 among all tours on Tripadvisor, has been receiving numerous applications.

Join a Magical Trip local tour to be guided by Tokyo experts to beloved restaurants serving exceptional food. They'll take you to hidden gems that are difficult for first-time visitors to Japan to discover, ensuring your trip becomes an unforgettable memory.

My recommended tour is the Tokyo Bar Hopping Night Tour in Shinjuku, which was ranked #1 on Tripadvisor among all tours in 2024.

If you're planning to visit Yokohama, please consider participating in these tours as well.

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Introduction

Yokohama city is located in Kanagawa prefecture, adjacent to Tokyo. Due to its close proximity and good accessibility from Tokyo, many tourists visit to enjoy various Yokohama Events 2025 including fireworks and other attractions.

Yokohama city is also famous as a port town that opened relatively early (1859) in Japan's history. The city has a rich international character, and walking through its streets allows you to experience foreign atmospheres at every turn. With many foreign residents living there, one of Yokohama's distinguishing features is the numerous international Yokohama Events 2025 held throughout the year.

This time, we will introduce noteworthy Yokohama Events 2025, highlights, basic information, schedules, and access to venues.

Event List in Yokohama for 2025

Notable Yokohama Events 2025 in April

FLOWER GARDEN 2025

Source:Yokohama City Visitors Bureau

April is the season when it gets warmer and many flowers bloom. At "Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse," which hosts various Yokohama Events 2025 throughout the year, the venue is beautifully decorated with colorful flower beds during this period. A world that can only be enjoyed during this season unfolds with 20,000 plants spread across 1,200 square meters.

Several photo spots are prepared at the venue, so you can take Instagram-worthy pictures perfect for social media. Classical music plays throughout the venue, creating a healing atmosphere.

On weekends, food trucks gather offering flower-themed foods to enjoy. On April 19th and 20th, there will also be a market selling dog clothes and accessories, making it a must-see for dog lovers!

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- Dates: March 28, 2025 April 20, 2025
- Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- Access: 
From JR Tokyo station, take JR Tokaido line to "Yokohama" station. From Yokohama station, take JR Negishi line to "Sakuragi-cho" station. From Sakuragi-cho station, take Yokohama Air Cabin (ropeway) or 15-minute walk
From JR Yokohama station, take Minatomirai line to "Bashamichi" station, then 10-minute walk
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/brickjournal/detail/129

Mitsuike Park Cherry Blossom Festival

Source:YOKOHAMA

Mitsuike Park is a nature-rich park with three ponds. It's also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot where up to 1,000 cherry blossom trees bloom spectacularly at peak season. In early April, you can enjoy the most popular Japanese variety called "Someiyoshino." From late April to early May, you can see the late-blooming "Yaezakura" variety.

After cherry blossom season, you can enjoy beautiful fresh greenery, and in autumn, the fall foliage - making this a park with beautiful scenery year-round. With Korean-style gardens, playground equipment for children, food trucks and more, it's also recommended to have a picnic while feeling the pleasant spring weather.

As part of the Yokohama Events 2025 calendar, this festival offers visitors a quintessential Japanese spring experience.

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- Date: March 16 April 15, 2025
- Venue: Mitsuike Park
- Access: 
From JR Tokyo Station, take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to "Shin Yokohama" Station. From Shin Yokohama Station, take Yokohama city bus "6" or "104" and get off at "Mitsuike Koen Kitamon." The park is immediately accessible on foot.
From JR Yokohama Station, take the JR Yokohama line to "Shin Yokohama" Station. From Shin Yokohama Station, take Yokohama city bus "6" or "104" and get off at "Mitsuike Koen Kitamon." The park is immediately accessible on foot.
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/eventinfo/ev_detail.php?bid=yw12224
- Mitsuike Park: https://www.kanagawa-park.or.jp/mitsuike/index.html

Yokohama Flower and Greenery Spring Fair 2025

Source:Yokohama City Midori no Kyokai

Yokohama City has many beautifully maintained parks, and when spring arrives, flowers bloom all at once, creating a very vibrant atmosphere.

"Yokohama Park" features 100,000 blooming tulips, while "Yamashita Park" hosts a "flower bed exhibition" with various themed flower beds. A total of 21 flower beds created by local landscaping companies in the city are all filled with originality, making this one of the events I personally look forward to every year.

The main "Nihon Odori Street" is also decorated with tulips and other seasonal spring flowers, creating a very colorful townscape. Please enjoy exploring Yokohama City while enjoying its beautiful nature. This is one of the most anticipated Yokohama Events 2025 for both locals and tourists alike.

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- Date: April 5 - May 6, 2025
- Venue: Yamashita Park and Nihon Odori
- Access: From JR Yokohama Station, take the Minatomirai line to "Motomachi-Chukagai" Station. 3-minute walk from the station.
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp/midori/details/47thSpringfair2025.php

Whisky & Spirits Festival 2025 in Yokohama

Source:Official website

"Whisky & Spirits Festival 2025 in Yokohama" is an event where you can enjoy alcoholic beverages other than beer from all over Japan, including whisky, spirits, gin, and shochu. With a total of over 90 distilleries gathered, you can taste as much as you like, making it a recommended event for those who want to try many different alcohols or are interested in Japanese-made alcoholic beverages.

Being able to taste as much as you like is one of the attractions of the event, but the most enjoyable part is also interacting with the producers. When tasting, you can communicate directly with the producers, so please feel free to talk to them!

Original bottled alcohol that can only be obtained at this event is also sold, so if you find a favorite, it's recommended as a souvenir. Don't miss this highlight of the Yokohama Events 2025 season for spirits enthusiasts!

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- Date: April 25-26, 2025
- Venue: Pacifico Yokohama
- Access: 
From JR Yokohama Station, take the JR Negishi line to "Sakuragicho" Station. 15-minute walk from Sakuragicho Station.
From JR Yokohama Station, take the Minatomirai line to "Minatomirai" Station. 5-minute walk from the station.
- Admission: 5,000 yen
- Website: https://whiskyfestival.jp/yokohama2025/

Yokohama Art Museum Renewal Opening Celebration "Welcome Back, Yokohama"

Source:Official website

"Yokohama Art Museum" was renovated in February 2025. The event being held to commemorate this is "Welcome Back, Yokohama." With "Diversity" as its theme, works from various eras, both old and new, are displayed in the museum.

It's an exhibition where you can enjoy various works at once, from pottery made in the Yayoi era of ancient Japan to paintings by world-famous artists such as Picasso and Magritte, as well as Modern art.

The exhibition is designed to be accessible to children as well, so families can enjoy it together! It's an exhibition where you can learn about Yokohama's culture and history at the same time. Visit and discover more of Yokohama's charm! This exhibition is a cultural cornerstone of the Yokohama Events 2025 program.

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- Date: February 8 June 2, 2025 (Closed on Thursdays)
- Venue: Yokohama Art Museum
- Access: 
From JR Yokohama Station, take the JR Negishi line to "Sakuragicho" Station. 10-minute walk from Sakuragicho Station.
From JR Yokohama Station, take the Minatomirai line to "Minatomirai" Station. 5-minute walk from the station.
- Admission: 1,800 yen
- Website: https://yokohama.art.museum/exhibition/202502_welcome_back_yokohama/

If You're Visiting Yokohama During Cherry Blossom Season, Let a Local Guide Show You Tokyo's Beautiful Cherry Blossom Spots!

April is the season when many flowers including cherry blossoms become vibrant. If you visit Yokohama during this season, let's have a guide show you cherry blossom spots and flower spots in Tokyo that are close to Yokohama!

3-Hour Tokyo City Highlights Sunset Bike Tour

If you're visiting Japan during this season, try joining a cycling tour while feeling the warm spring breeze! This tour covers approximately 12km in 3 hours, allowing you to discover the authentic Tokyo that you might miss when traveling by train.

This tour starts at the Bandai office, which produces toys such as Dragonball. Enjoy taking commemorative photos with various anime character monuments including Son Goku.

Next, you'll visit Asakusa where you can experience traditional culture, and the nature-rich park in Ueno. The tour ends with a visit to Akihabara's anime street, making it a recommended tour for anime fans as well.

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- Meeting point: Asakusabashi Station Exit A3
- Tour area: Asakusa/Ueno/Akihabara
- Start time: Reservation required  

1-Day Tokyo Highlights Tour with a Private Car and Guide

For those who want to enjoy Tokyo to the fullest, participating in a private tour with a dedicated local guide and driver is recommended!

This tour incorporates some of Tokyo's best recommended spots carefully selected by local guides. If there are places you want to visit, you can change from the candidates, so you can enjoy sightseeing according to your wishes. During the tour, you'll travel between spots in a dedicated car, so you can enjoy sightseeing smoothly without having to change public transportation.

Lunch and light meals are included in the fee, so you can enjoy the tour without worry. After the tour ends, you'll receive photos from the guide, making this a recommended tour for creating memories!

*All Magical Trip tours include food and drink fees, but bring money just in case. Many stores in Japan only accept cash, so we recommend bringing cash.

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- Meeting point: Hotel
- Tour area: Tokyo
- Start time: 9:00  

Notable Yokohama Events 2025 in May

Yokohama Fruhlings Fest 2025

Source:Official website

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse hosts the "Yokohama Fruhlings Fest" every spring. "Fruhlings" is a German word meaning "spring." Since the Red Brick Warehouse is a historical building constructed in 1911 incorporating German architectural styles, German events have come to be held there in honor of this connection.

At the venue, you can enjoy beer and sausages, which are synonymous with Germany. The commemorative beer, limited to 300 cups and available only here, is a must-try for beer lovers.

You can also enjoy barbecue and picnics, so please enjoy your meal while surrounded by the warm spring climate!

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- Dates: April 25th May 6th
- Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- Access: 
From JR Yokohama station, take the JR Negishi line to "Sakuragi-cho" station, then take the Yokohama air cabin (ropeway) from Sakuragi-cho station or walk 15 minutes
From JR Yokohama station, take the Minatomirai line to "Bashamichi" station, then walk 10 minutes
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/yff/

SEASIDE CINEMA 2025

Source:Yahoo! News

An event where you can enjoy movies outdoors in Minatomirai will be held again this year. "Seaside Cinema," held every spring, screens movies at six outdoor spots in Minatomirai, starting with the Red Brick Warehouse.

Last year, globally hit movies such as "TOP GUN," "The Fast and the Furious," and "SUPER MARIO" were screened. The content of the movies to be screened this year is still undecided, so let's wait in anticipation.

Although May is warm during the day, it can be chilly at night, so be sure to bring a jacket. All venues have capacity limits, so we recommend arriving at the venue early.

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- Dates: April 30th - May 6th, 2025
- Venue: Minatomirai
- Access: Depends on the venue
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://seaside-cinema.com

Belgian Beer Weekend Yokohama

Source:Official website

The "Belgian Beer Weekend Yokohama" is a fantastic event where visitors can taste nearly 100 varieties of Belgian beer. As part of the exciting Yokohama Events 2025, this festival attracts a diverse audience of beer enthusiasts and curious tourists alike. Belgian beers are known for their variety, with numerous brewing methods and styles to discover.

At this event, you can encounter beers rarely available in Japan, from classic White beers to traditional "Lambic beer" and monastery-brewed "Trappist beer." Food vendors offering beer-compatible dishes are also available throughout the venue, allowing you to enjoy your meals while discovering new beer experiences.

To enhance your enjoyment at the Yokohama Events 2025 beer festival, it's recommended to install the official Belgian Beer Weekend app before entering the venue: https://bbwalker.belgianbeerweekend.jp/ja/

This handy app provides explanations about the various Belgian beers and records the brands you've tried.

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- Dates: May 8-11, 2025
Venue: Yamashita Park
- Access: Take the Minatomirai Line from JR Yokohama Station, exit at "Motomachi-Chukagai" Station, 3-minute walk
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://belgianbeerweekend.jp/en/yokohama

Yokohama Rose Week

Source:YOKOHAMA

Yokohama City is surrounded by beautiful greenery with many parks and green spaces. The "Garden Necklace" event celebrating Yokohama's flowers and nature begins in March, but May is particularly beloved as Rose Week, when roses—Yokohama City's symbol—bloom magnificently throughout the area. This spectacular floral display is a highlight of the Yokohama Events 2025 calendar.

Visitors can enjoy beautiful roses at Yokohama's largest garden, "Satoyama Garden," as well as at "Yokohama Harbor View Park" and "Yamashita Park." These venues attract a large audience of nature lovers during the Yokohama Events 2025 season.

May is when Satoyama Garden is at its most vibrant, offering not only roses but also tulips, pansies, Nemophila, and other spring flowers. Those wanting to immerse themselves in beautiful nature should definitely visit during this time.

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- Dates: March 15 June 15, 2025 (Garden Necklace)
- Venues: Yokohama City and Satoyama Garden
- Access: Varies by venue
  Satoyama Garden: Take the JR Yokohama Line from JR Yokohama Station, exit at "Nakayama Station." From Nakayama Station, take Sotetsu Bus "9" to "Yokohama Dobutsuen," then take the Shuttle bus or walk 15 minutes
- Admission: Varies by venue
- Website: https://gardennecklace.city.yokohama.lg.jp/top/
Satoyama Garden: https://www.satoyama-garden.jp/index.php

Join Walking Tours to Deeply Explore Yokohama-Area Attractions in May's Pleasant Climate

May features an average daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F), making it one of the most comfortable times of the year. It's also a season for beautiful fresh greenery and flowers. Join walking tours around Yokohama City while enjoying May's pleasant sunshine. These guided experiences are a special feature of the Yokohama Events 2025 program that tourists shouldn't miss.

Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha

"Kamakura" is a city near Yokohama surrounded by beautiful nature. It's also a city where you can experience Japanese history while enjoying nature. This tour has become one of the most popular day trips for visitors attending the Yokohama Events 2025 festivities.

During this tour, you'll explore the "Kamakura Daibutsu" (Great Buddha), which stands over 11 meters tall, as well as local shrines known only to locals and two famous temples in Kamakura. The tour involves walking through caves and mountain paths, creating an adventurous experience.

Lunch at a temple restaurant is included in the tour fee. Alongside a knowledgeable local guide with expertise in history and culture, you'll become well-versed in Japanese history and culture by the end of the tour.

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- Meeting point: Kamakura Station West Exit, in front of the clock tower
- Tour area: Kamakura
- Start time: 10:00

Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour

When talking about retro townscapes in Tokyo, "Asakusa" stands out. With its many shrines and temples, Asakusa is a popular tourist destination where visitors can experience Japanese history and traditions. During the Yokohama Events 2025 period, many tourists combine this tour with visits to Yokohama's attractions.

This tour begins with a stroll through historic shopping streets. Afterward, you'll explore Asakusa's famous temples and experience a tea ceremony. For lunch, you'll enjoy "Monjayaki," a Tokyo soul food similar to Okonomiyaki. While it might be puzzling to make at first, the local guide will teach you, allowing you to enjoy your lunch time.

This is a great-value tour that includes visits to Japanese sweet shops in the shopping district, a tea ceremony experience, lunch, and a guide. Participate in the tour and experience Japanese traditions!

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- Meeting point: Kaminarimon, in front of the police box
- Tour area: Asakusa
- Start time: 11:00

Notable Yokohama Events 2025 in June

44th Yokohama Port Festival

Source:Official website

June 2nd is the anniversary of Yokohama port's opening. More than 160 years have passed since it opened in 1859, but celebration festivals have been held on the port opening anniversary day every year since then. This year marks the 44th time it will be held in its current form as the Yokohama Port Festival, making it the largest and longest-running event among all Yokohama Events 2025.

During this event, roads are used for parades, concerts, and product exhibitions, allowing visitors to enjoy the festive atmosphere in various areas.

This is an event that Yokohama locals look forward to every year. While this year's detailed schedule is still undetermined, the event has been confirmed, so let's look forward to more details.

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- Dates: May 31 - June 2, 2025
- Venue: Minato Mirai
- Access: From JR Yokohama station, take the JR Negishi line to "Sakuragi-cho" station, then 10 minutes walk from Sakuragi-cho station
         From JR Yokohama station, take the Minatomirai line to "Minatomirai" station, then 5 minutes walk
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.kaikosai.com/en

Yokohama Port Festival Beam Spectacle in Harbor

Source:Yokohama Keizai Shimbun

The "Yokohama Port Festival Beam Spectacle in Harbor" is a firework festival held on the second day of the Yokohama Port Festival. It takes place every year on June 2nd, the actual port opening anniversary day, and features 3,000 fireworks that enliven the venue.

You can view the fireworks from anywhere around Minatomirai, but my recommendation is the waterfront plaza near the Yokohama Port Museum. The collaboration of the beautiful night view with the Ferris wheel, buildings, and fireworks is very beautiful and offers a point where you can feel the essence of Yokohama as a port city.

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- Date: June 2, 2025
- Venue: Rinko Park
- Access: From JR Yokohama station, take the JR Negishi line to "Sakuragi-cho" station, then 10 minutes walk from Sakuragi-cho station
         From JR Yokohama station, take the Minatomirai line to "Minatomirai" station, then 5 minutes walk
- Admission: Free (Paid viewing seats available)
- Website: https://www.kaikosai.com/en

JAPAN BURGER CHAMPIONSHIP 2025

Source:PR TIMES

A heated event to determine Japan's number one hamburger will be held in June at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. At the venue, 18 burger shops that have survived the preliminaries will gather from all over Japan, prepare their burgers on-site, and compete for the championship. The judging criteria are based on three points: "taste, appearance, and cooking technique," and the intense competition is exciting just to watch.

You can also eat hamburgers from the burger shops participating in the competition at the venue. Potatoes and craft beer, which pair perfectly with hamburgers, will also be sold. Since top-class potato shops representing various regions across Japan will also gather, you can enjoy the finest burger combos, making this a must-see event for hamburger lovers.

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- Dates: June 13-15, 2025
- Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- Access: From JR Yokohama station, take the JR Negishi line to "Sakuragi-cho" station, then take the Yokohama Air Cabin (ropeway) or 15 minutes walk from Sakuragi-cho station
         From JR Yokohama station, take the Minatomirai line to "Bashamichi" station, then 10 minutes walk
- Admission: Free (Paid tickets available)
- Website: jburgerchamp.com
- Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jburger_2024/

Yokohama Blue Sky Relay Marathon at Red Brick Warehouse

Source:Official website

Marathon events are regularly held at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The stage is a specially set up 1.25 km circuit course within the venue.

In addition to relays where you cooperate with teammates, there are also general courses of 20km, 10km, and 5km available. The 20km course requires running around the circuit 17 times. IC chip timing is also provided, so it might be good to participate to test your abilities.

The relay, where you run cooperating with teammates, has participants of various ages from elementary school students to the elderly, and it's also fun to watch and cheer for the participants.

I'm planning to participate in the 5km course this year. Please join and feel the refreshing breeze of Yokohama Events 2025 together!

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- Date: June 22, 2025
- Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- Access: From JR Yokohama station, take the JR Negishi line to "Sakuragi-cho" station, then take the Yokohama Air Cabin (ropeway) or 15 minutes walk from Sakuragi-cho station
         From JR Yokohama station, take the Minatomirai line to "Bashamichi" station, then 10 minutes walk
- Admission: 4,950 yen (20km)
- Website: https://aozorarun.com/lp/250622ya/

Enjoy sightseeing all day long in July, and enjoy bar hopping in Tokyo with a local guide!

In July, the sun sets late, allowing you to enjoy sightseeing all day long. At night, it's also recommended to enjoy drinks and meals at traditional Japanese bars called "Izakaya" with a local guide.

Tokyo Bar Hopping Night Tour in Shinjuku

Shinjuku is the area where the most people gather in Japan. Many izakayas and bars exist in Shinjuku, attracting many office workers after work.

In this tour, you'll enjoy bar hopping through three izakayas popular among Japanese office workers and locals. At the first two izakayas, all-you-can-drink options are available, making this tour recommended for those who want to drink a lot.

Izakayas in Shinjuku are often crowded and it can be difficult to get seats, but this tour guarantees reserved seating so you can enjoy your time comfortably. Please enjoy a fun nightlife while having a great time with local guides and locals.

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- Meeting point: UNIQLO Shinjuku West Exit Store
- Tour area: Shinjuku
- Start time: 17:00/17:30/18:00/18:30/19:00

Shibuya Bar Hopping Night Tour in Tokyo

This tour allows you to enjoy bar hopping in "Shibuya," a district with Tokyo's largest commercial facilities. Enjoy exciting bar hopping in Shibuya, which is both a trendsetting area for young people and a place where various people come and go.

The tour visits three izakayas. The second establishment includes all-you-can-drink options. The unique appeal of this tour is that you can enjoy various styles of izakayas, from historically popular local establishments to food halls serving brand-name beef.

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- Meeting point: In front of SHIBUYA TSUTAYA near the Hachiko exit of Shibuya Station
- Tour area: Shibuya
- Start time: 18:00 / 19:00

Notable Yokohama Events 2025 in July

Yokohama Night Flowers 2025

Source:Official website

Minato Mirai hosts monthly firework events. Though brief at just 5 minutes, the 150 fireworks launched against the beautiful night view of Minatomirai create a very romantic and moving experience.

There are two chances to see this in July, so be sure to check it out if you plan to visit Yokohama city on these dates.

Yokohama city is selected as one of "Japan's New Top 3 Night View Cities." The night view around Minato Mirai is particularly beautiful and is one of my favorite sceneries. It's also a recommended spot for dates at night, so be sure to enjoy the night view when you visit!

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- Dates: July 5 & 12, 2025 / August 10, 2025 / September 6 & 14, 2025
- Venue: Minatomirai
- Access: 
From JR Tokyo station: Take JR Tokaido line to "Yokohama" station. From Yokohama station, take JR Negishi line to "Sakuragicho" station. From Sakuragicho station, take Yokohama Air Cabin (ropeway) or 15-minute walk
From JR Yokohama station: Take Minatomirai line to "Bashamichi" station, then 10-minute walk
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.yokohama-nightflowers.com/

FUN! ALOHA! 2025 in YOKOHAMA

Source:Official website

An event where you can experience the Hawaiian atmosphere will be held in Yokohama city in July. Yokohama port is also famous as a place visited by Hawaii's 7th king "Kalakaua" in 1881, and since then, there has been ongoing exchange with Hawaii.

At FUN! ALOHA! 2025, you can purchase traditional Hawaiian foods such as Malasadas and Loco Moco, as well as apparel items like dresses, accessories, and goods. Traditional Hawaiian dance performances like Hula dance will also be held. Last year, over 30 dance groups livened up the venue. While the season is getting warmer, enjoy Yokohama's summer feeling the tropical atmosphere of Hawaii!

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- Dates: July 18-21, 2025
- Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- Access:
From JR Yokohama station: Take JR Negishi line to "Sakuragicho" station. From Sakuragicho station, take Yokohama Air Cabin (ropeway) or 15-minute walk
From JR Yokohama station: Take Minatomirai line to "Bashamichi" station, then 10-minute walk
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://fun-aloha.com/

Taiwan Festival at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Source:FASHION PRESS

Every year from July to August, the "Taiwan Festival" is held in Yokohama city. It's an event where you can enjoy Taiwanese traditional cuisine and cultural performances on stage. As someone who loves Taiwan foods, this is one of the Yokohama Events 2025 that I look forward to annually.

Among Taiwan foods, what I recommend as a Taiwan foods enthusiast is a dish similar to fried chicken called "Da ji pai," which is a Big chicken dumpling about the size of your face. Since the spice blend creates originality in this dish, you can enjoy various flavors depending on the vendor. The Taiwan style shaved ice "Chhoah-peng," which generously uses fruits, is also perfect for the hot summer!

During the Festival period, you can enjoy performances on stage all day long, so if you like Taiwan or are interested in food, please join in!

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- Date: 2025 TBD
- Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- Access: 
From JR Yokohama station: Take JR Negishi line to "Sakuragi cho" station, then take Yokohama air cabin (ropeway) or walk 15 minutes
From JR Yokohama station: Take Minatomirai line to "Bashamichi" station, then walk 10 minutes
- Admission fee: TBD (around 700 yen)
- Website: https://www.taiwanfesta.com/202408-yokohama/

Notable Yokohama Events 2025 in August

Minato Mirai Smart Festival

Source:YOKOHAMA

The "Minato Mirai Smart Festival" is an event featuring 20,000 Fireworks as well as dance and street performances by local artists.

The 20,000 fireworks launched during the 30-minute finale offer a powerful and dynamic light show. The stage for the Smart Festival's fireworks is the sea. The fireworks launched using the open sea of Minatomirai to its fullest create a beautiful and unforgettable experience.

Among the firework festivals held around Yokohama, this one is larger in scale, and I confidently recommend this firework festival as one of the premier Yokohama Events 2025.

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- Date: August 5, 2025
- Venue: Minatomirai
- Access: 
From JR Tokyo station: Take JR Tokaido line to "Yokohama" station, then from Yokohama station take JR Negishi line to "Sakuragi cho" station, then take Yokohama air cabin (ropeway) or walk 15 minutes
From JR Yokohama station: Take Minatomirai line to "Bashamichi" station, then walk 10 minutes
- Admission fee: From 5,000 yen
- Website: https://www.mmsf.jp/

Minato Mirai Grand Bon Dance Festival

Source:YOKOHAMA

"Bon dance" is a traditional dance performed during the period called "Bon" in Japan, when the souls of the deceased are believed to return to this world. The Bon period is from August 13th to 16th (some regions observe it in July), and during this season, summer festivals have been held throughout Japan for many years with Bon dances performed.

While Bon dance has been passed down as a tradition to pay respects to ancestors, nowadays it serves as an element to deepen community connections and enhance festival enjoyment. As part of the Yokohama Events 2025 calendar, Yokohama city hosts one of Japan's largest Bon dances every year. The choreography of Bon dance consists of simple steps for hands and feet that anyone can learn immediately, so please try joining in!

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- Date: August 2025 TBD
- Venue: Pacifico Yokohama/Rinko park
- Access: 
From JR Yokohama station: Take JR Negishi line to "Sakuragi cho" station, then walk 15 minutes
From JR Yokohama station: Take Minatomirai line to "Minatomirai" station, then walk 5 minutes
- Admission fee: Free
- Website: https://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/eventinfo/ev_detail.php?bid=yw10025 (This is the 2024 website)

Spicy Food & Shaved Ice Festival

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An event for spicy food lovers will be held in August. Spicy foods from around the world will gather at the venue, including Keema curry that uses spices generously and Mabo tofu, a traditional Chinese dish.

The venue offers more than just spicy food. You can also enjoy Japanese style shaved ice called "Kakigori." Kakigori is a traditional Japanese sweet that provides coolness in the hot summer with cold ice and sweet syrup. The combination of spicy food and Kakigori is excellent, so please enjoy pairing them. Beat the hot summer by eating spicy food and cold Kakigori!

This year's event is still to be determined, so let's look forward to it as one of the anticipated Yokohama Events 2025.

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- Date: 2025 TBD
- Venue: TBD (2024 venue was Pacifico Yokohama)
- Access: TBD
- Admission fee: Free
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gekikara.ice/

Notable Events in Yokohama for September 2025

Tokyo Gendai

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Tokyo Gendai is one of Japan's largest modern art festivals where works by artists active both domestically and internationally are exhibited and sold. Works from more than 80 galleries around the world come together, allowing visitors to enjoy the unique world of modern art from murals to three-dimensional pieces.

At this event, talk shows by artists are also held where you can hear valuable stories about paintings (in Japanese). Workshops for children to enjoy have been held in the past, making it an event that Yokohama Events 2025 will attract a diverse audience of families looking for cultural experiences. 

Events that allow you to immerse yourself so deeply in the world of modern art are rarely held, so those interested in art should definitely participate.

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- Dates: September 12-14, 2025
- Venue: Pacifico Yokohama & Rinko Park
- Access: 
From JR Yokohama Station, take the JR Negishi Line to "Sakuragi-cho" Station, then 15 minutes walk from Sakuragi-cho Station
From JR Yokohama Station, take the Minatomirai Line to "Minatomirai" Station, then 5 minutes walk
- Admission fee: Not yet determined (approximately 4,500 yen)
- Website: https://tokyogendai.com/

Beer Fes Yokohama

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Beer Fes is held every autumn in Yokohama City. With more than 50 breweries from all over Japan participating and over 200 types of craft beer available for tasting, this is an irresistible event for beer lovers. Breweries that have received high acclaim both internationally and domestically also participate, allowing visitors to enjoy high-quality craft beer.

At the event, specially designed glasses that maximize the aroma of the beer are used, allowing you to fully enjoy the beer with all five senses. The glasses can also be taken home, making them a great souvenir. Try many samples and find your favorite!

This is a popular event with limited tickets, so reservations are recommended before visiting. The Yokohama Events 2025 calendar highlights this as one of the most anticipated gatherings for tourists interested in experiencing Japan's growing craft beer culture.

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- Dates: September 2025 (exact dates TBD)
- Venue: Osanbashi Hall
- Access: 
From JR Yokohama Station, take the JR Negishi Line to "Kannai" Station, then 20 minutes walk
From JR Yokohama Station, take the Minatomirai Line to "Nihon-odori" Station, then 5 minutes walk
- Admission fee: Not yet determined (approximately 5,000 yen and up, including beer exchange tickets)
- Website: https://beerfes.jp/yokohama2024/ (This is the 2024 website)

Notable Events in Yokohama for October 2025

Yokohama Marathon

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Yokohama city hosts a Marathon every year in late October. The average daytime temperature in Yokohama city in October is about 20°C (68℉), making it a comfortable season with pleasant conditions for running.

The Yokohama Events 2025 calendar features multiple course options to suit different conditions, including the full 42.195km "Full marathon" through Yokohama city, the "7km Run" where you can sprint while enjoying Minatomirai scenery, and the 2.7km "Fun Run" that families can enjoy together.

All courses run along the bay coast, allowing you to feel the refreshing sea breeze while running. Participants also receive souvenirs such as T-shirts and towels. For marathon enthusiasts, it's recommended to plan your visit to Japan around this event.

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- Date: October 26, 2025
- Venue: Yokohama city (Starting point: Yokohama Landmark Tower)
- Access: 
From JR Yokohama station, take the JR Negishi line to "Sakuragi cho" station, then 15 minutes on foot from Sakuragi cho station
From JR Yokohama station, take the Minatomirai line to "Minatomirai" station, then 5 minutes on foot
- Admission fee: Depends on the course (Please check the official website)
- Website: https://yokohamamarathon.jp/en/

World Festa Yokohama

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Yokohama has flourished as a port city from early times, making it a city rich in international exchange. There are many consulates, and many foreigners reside in Yokohama.

In such a city, the "World Festa Yokohama" is held every October, where you can enjoy cultures and cuisines from around the world. More than 50 stalls gather, offering foods from Korea, Turkey, Pakistan, and many other countries, making this one of the events I personally look forward to every year.

On stage, traditional dances and concerts from around the world are held, giving you the feeling of traveling worldwide while staying in Japan. Of course, traditional Japanese dances and songs are also incorporated into the schedule, so look forward to those as well.

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- Date: Planned for October 2025
- Venue: Yamashita park
- Access: From JR Yokohama station, take the Minatomirai line to "Motomachi-Chukagai" station, then 3 minutes on foot
- Admission fee: Free
- Website: https://worldfesta-yokohama.com/ (This is the 2024 website)

Hama Terrace Craft Beer Festival

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The Pedestrian Deck of the Sky Building directly connected to JR Yokohama station is familiarly known as "Hama terrace." At Hama terrace, events are regularly held where you can taste craft beers produced by breweries near Yokohama city.

The Yokohama Events 2025 lineup includes this festival where even those who don't typically enjoy beer can enjoy fruit-flavored beers with rich fruit flavors, authentic Belgian-style beers, and beers that express Yokohama's unique characteristics. It's an event where you can enjoy various tastes that can only be experienced with craft beer.

Each time, more than 4 breweries participate, so it's fun to compare different beers.

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- Date: October 2025 (TBD)
- Venue: Sky building 2F Hama terrace
- Access: 3 minutes on foot from JR Yokohama station
Admission fee: Free
- Website: https://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/eventinfo/ev_detail.php?bid=yw11196 (This is the 2024 website)
- X: https://x.com/hamaterrace_

Notable Events in Yokohama for November 2025

Yokohama Milight

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In Japan, you can enjoy illuminations in various places starting in November. Yokohama also holds illumination events for about three months from November to February every year, enhancing Yokohama city's nightlife.

The illumination area extends over a 1.5km stretch from Yokohama station to Minatomirai, with the entire city bathed in fantastical lights of silver, pink, and gold, creating a romantic atmosphere.

My recommended viewing spot is Grand Mall Park. You can relax in the spacious grassy plaza while enjoying the vivid illuminations decorated on the street trees. On weekends, you can also enjoy food from food trucks.

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- Date: From November 2025
- Venue: Yokohama station to Minatomirai
- Admission fee: Free
- Website: https://ymm21-illumination.jp/

Chinese New Year Illumination

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Every year from November, Yokohama Chinatown hosts magnificent illuminations in preparation for the Chinese New Year period known as "Shunsetsu." Walking through the streets of Chinatown, you'll find decorative Chinese lanterns everywhere, creating a festive atmosphere.

On the main street, you can enjoy the view of a large dragon made of lanterns, creating a scene as if the dragon is flying through the sky. In Chinese culture, dragons are considered very auspicious beings, believed to bring wealth and happiness. When you find it, be sure to capture it in a photo.

During this period, colorful giant lanterns, which are traditional Chinese crafts, are displayed throughout Chinatown. Just walking through Chinatown allows you to enjoy exotic and vibrant scenery. The Yokohama Events 2025 calendar features this illumination as one of the must-see attractions for tourists visiting during the winter season.

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- Date: November 2025~
- Venue: Yokohama Chinatown
- Access: 
From JR Yokohama Station: Take the JR Negishi Line to "Ishikawacho" Station, then 10 minutes walk
From JR Yokohama Station: Take the Minatomirai Line to "Motomachi-Chukagai" Station, then 5 minutes walk
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.chinatown.or.jp/event/event/shunsetsutouka2025/

National Hometown Fair 2025

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The "National Hometown Fair" is an event where you can enjoy local foods from all over Japan. This year marks the 19th time it's being held, and it's a food event I look forward to every year.

Local foods that you can't eat without traveling from the northernmost "Hokkaido" to the southernmost "Okinawa" are gathered here, making it an event I highly recommend for those interested in Japanese food culture.

Among them, my recommendation is the Seafood Bowl from "Hokkaido," with rice topped with salmon and salmon roe called "Ikura." Seafood from Hokkaido, which is raised in cold regions, is fresh, tasty, and popular in Japan.

The event also sells local sake and sours made with regional fruits, so enjoy pairing local food with alcohol. Many visitors to Yokohama Events 2025 specifically plan their trips around this fair to experience the diversity of Japanese cuisine in one location.

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- Date: November 1-3, 2025
- Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- Access:
From JR Yokohama Station: Take the JR Negishi Line to "Sakuragicho" Station, then take the Yokohama Air Cabin (ropeway) or walk 15 minutes
From JR Yokohama Station: Take the Minatomirai Line to "Bashamichi" Station, then walk 10 minutes
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.furusatofair.com/

Yokohama English Garden "Christmas Display"

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The "Yokohama English Garden," where you can enjoy beautiful seasonal flowers including roses, becomes enveloped in Christmas scenery every November.

The rose arch at the entrance, which is also a symbol of the English Garden, is decorated for Christmas, and the pathways are filled with charming displays of Christmas trees and presents. Throughout the garden, there are monuments of gingerbread houses and Santa Claus, making you feel happy just by walking through the garden.

During this season, you can enjoy not only roses but also flowers such as Clematis. The cafe also offers sweets made with roses and seasonal flowers, making it a recommended spot for flower lovers. May, when the most roses bloom, June, when the Hydrangeas are beautiful, and July and August, when you can enjoy tropical flowers, are also recommended seasons. During the Yokohama Events 2025 season, the Christmas Display transforms the garden into a winter wonderland that attracts visitors from across Japan and internationally.

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- Date: November - December 25, 2025
- Venue: Yokohama English Garden
- Access: From JR Yokohama Station, transfer to the Sotetsu Line and get off at "Hiranumabashi" Station, then walk 10 minutes
- Admission: 700-1500 yen (1000 yen during this period)
- Website: https://y-eg.jp/

Notable Yokohama Events 2025 in December

Christmas Market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

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The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse hosts a Christmas market every December. It's known as one of Japan's largest and most historic Christmas markets, to the point where people say, "When talking about Christmas markets in Japan, Yokohama comes to mind first!"

The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, which was influenced by German architectural styles, offers an authentic Christmas market atmosphere that makes visitors feel as if they're in Germany, the birthplace of Christmas markets. With over 70 vendors gathering annually, offering everything from food to Christmas items, visitors can enjoy themselves all day long. Food items with adorable caribou and Santa Claus motifs, available only during this event, are particularly noteworthy.

If you're interested in experiencing an event that blends Japanese and German cultures as part of the exciting Yokohama Events 2025 calendar, please make sure to participate!

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- Schedule: December 2025
- Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- Access: 
From JR Yokohama Station: Take the JR Negishi Line to "Sakuragicho" Station, then take the Yokohama Air Cabin (ropeway) or walk 15 minutes from Sakuragicho Station
From JR Yokohama Station: Take the Minatomirai Line to "Bashamichi" Station, then walk 10 minutes
- Admission fee: TBD (approximately 500 yen)
- Website: https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/christmas/ (This is the 2024 website)

Art Rink at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

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From December, an ice skating rink is installed at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The 40m × 23m skating rink is the perfect size for casual skating, and I personally look forward to skating there every year. Skate rental is included in the admission fee, so you can easily enjoy skating. The rink is available for children as young as 3 years old, making it a family-friendly attraction.

The rink's wall mural features artwork by various artists each year. The concept changes annually, so the wall art is also something to look forward to. The colorful and fun murals enhance the skating experience. At night, the rink is illuminated, allowing visitors to enjoy skating under the beautiful night view of Minatomirai.

As one of the most anticipated Yokohama Events 2025, the Art Rink combines winter sports with artistic expression in a unique setting.

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- Schedule: December 2025 to February 2026
- Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- Access: 
From JR Yokohama Station: Take the JR Negishi Line to "Sakuragicho" Station, then take the Yokohama Air Cabin (ropeway) or walk 15 minutes from Sakuragicho Station
From JR Yokohama Station: Take the Minatomirai Line to "Bashamichi" Station, then walk 10 minutes
- Admission fee: TBD (approximately 1,500 yen)
- Website: https://akarenga-artrink.yafjp.org/ (This is the 2024 website)

YOKOHAMA MUSIC HARBOR

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Every winter season, Yokohama City hosts a grand music event. "YOKOHAMA MUSIC HARBOR" is a vibrant event where the entire city is enveloped in music, primarily featuring performances by local artists. Besides the main stage located under the Ferris wheel, music can be heard throughout the city, including at Minatomirai Station, Bashamichi Station, and Hama Terrace.

A distinctive feature of YOKOHAMA MUSIC HARBOR is the opportunity to enjoy music while riding various vehicles such as boats and buses (paid service). You can board the same vessel as the artists and enjoy live performances while cruising. This is a highly recommended event for those interested in Japanese music and stands out among Yokohama Events 2025!

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- Schedule: Planned for December 2025 (last year's event was held in November)
- Venue: Minatomirai
- Access: 
From JR Tokyo Station: Take the JR Tokaido Line to "Yokohama" Station, then take the JR Negishi Line to "Sakuragicho" Station, then take the Yokohama Air Cabin (ropeway) or walk 15 minutes from Sakuragicho Station
From JR Yokohama Station: Take the Minatomirai Line to "Bashamichi" Station, then walk 10 minutes
- Admission fee: Free
- Website: http://piabook.com/ymh/2024/ (This is the 2024 website)

Yokohama Chinatown New Year Countdown

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On December 31st, countdown events for the New Year are held throughout Japan, but in Yokohama, which has a Chinatown, you can experience a Chinese-style countdown.

Highlights include traditional Chinese dances performed by students from the Yokohama Overseas Chinese School and the "Shishimai" (lion dance) performance, allowing you to welcome the New Year in an Oriental atmosphere. Shishimai is an auspicious mythical creature believed to bring benefits such as business prosperity and good harvests.

Sharp-heeled shoes are prohibited for viewing as there are areas with soft ground. Also, there may be capacity restrictions when crowded, so it's advisable to arrive at the venue early if you want to see the performances.

The Chinatown New Year Countdown is one of the most culturally diverse Yokohama Events 2025, offering visitors a unique way to celebrate the transition to the new year.

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- Schedule: December 31, 2025, 23:30-
- Venue: Yamashita-cho Park (This is different from Yamashita Park. Please check Google Maps in advance.)
- Access: 
From JR Yokohama Station: Take the JR Negishi Line to "Ishikawacho" Station, then walk 10 minutes
From JR Yokohama Station: Take the Minatomirai Line to "Motomachi-Chukagai" Station, then walk 5 minutes
- Admission fee: Free
- Website: https://yokohama-kanteibyo.com/events/countdown-2024/ (This is the 2024 website)