From November to the end of the year: 3 eye-catching night events in Minatomirai, Japan

December has many events like Christmas and New Year’s. In Minatomirai, Yokohama, there are many events like Christmas lights, Christmas markets, and New Year’s fireworks. This time, we’ll show you 3 events you can’t miss this year. Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel is in the center of the Minatomirai area, so it’s the perfect stay for these events.

Enjoy the show from a warm hotel room! Countdown fireworks in Minatomirai: Sparkling Twilight 2024

Every year at midnight on New Year’s, Minatomirai is the stage for a fireworks show called Sparkling Twilight. It’s very cold this time of year, so watching fireworks at midnight sounds a little rough… If that’s how you feel, Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel is perfect. From the bayside rooms in this hotel, you get a great view of Minatomirai and the fireworks. Why not enjoy some fireworks from a warm hotel room as you ring in the new year? The bayside rooms get booked up quickly, so we recommend you book as early as possible. There are spots near the hotel to watch the fireworks, too, so if you want to see them up close, try venturing outside.

Address	Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel 1-101-1 Sakuragi-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access	Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel: 1-min. walk from Sakuragicho Station / 3-min. walk from Bashamichi Station
URL	（Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel）https://yokohama-s.washington-hotels.jp/ （Yokohama Sparkling Twilight 2024）https://www.yokohama-sparkling-twilight.com/

Yokohama goes blue. The whole city glows during Yorunoyo 2024

Yorunoyo 2024 is a popular light event that is held from December 5th, 2024 (Thursday) to December 30th, 2024 (Monday). The whole city partakes in this event to create the largest light event in Japan. The historic buildings and skyscrapers of Yokohama turn blue. There are musical light shows, projection mapping, and other events, so check the event hours and enjoy a walk through Yokohama at night. From Osanbashi Pier, you can see the city of Yokohama glowing blue and floating in the night. Depending on the time, you can see large whales swimming with Minatomirai in the background. In winter, the air is crisp and makes the lights stand out. Dress warmly and enjoy a glowing Yokohama.

Hours	December 5th, 2024 (Thursday) – December 30th (Monday) 5:00PM – 9:05PM
Venue	Central Yokohama near the bay (ie. Yokohama International Passenger Terminal, Yamashita Park)
Access	Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel: Around a 15-min. walk from the hotel (depends on destination)
URL	https://en.yorunoyo.yokohama/

Get in the Christmas mood with a walk through the Christmas market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

There will be a Christmas market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from November 22nd, 2024 (Friday) to December 25th (Wednesday). European Christmas markets are becoming more and more popular in Japan. There will be German food and market stalls, so you can eat while you shop. In the main event area, there will be a 10-meter tall Christmas tree where you can take a cute picture with the red brick warehouse in the background. Find some Christmas ornaments or a snowglobe, eat some delicious German treats, and stay for as long as you’d like. Indulge in the sparkling Christmas atmosphere.

Hours	November 22nd (Friday) 5:00PM – 9:00PM November 23rd (Saturday) – December 6th (Friday) 11:00AM – 9:00PM December 7th (Saturday) – December 25th (Wednesday) 11:00AM – 10:00PM
Address	1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access	Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel: 15-min. walk from the hotel
URL	https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/christmas/