Lights and lanterns! Enjoy a sparkling Chinese New Year in Yokohama’s Chinatown

It’s still winter, but Chinese New Year is coming to mark the start of spring. Every year, Yokohama’s Chinatown celebrates Chinese New Year. There are lanterns and festive decorations. We’ll let you know a little bit about Chinese New Year here. Come enjoy the unique atmosphere of Yokohama, Japan!

The Chinese New Year Festival is a staple in Yokohama. Celebrate the coming of spring in Chinatown.

Japan celebrates New Year’s Day on January 1st, but countries like China celebrate Chinese New Year. Since 1987, Chinatown in Yokohama has been celebrating Chinese New Year as well. It has become a winter staple in Yokohama. There is a countdown, colorful performances, and parades. You can enjoy the festive mood to the fullest. This year, Chinese New Year falls on January 29th. Many places in China have long breaks before and after this date, so there will most likely be many tourists in Japan during that time. The event in Yokohama is a popular event, so make sure you clear out your schedule when you come.

Event period	January 29th, 2025 – February 12th, 2025
Address	Chinatown, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access	Yokohama Sakuragi Washington Hotel: 15-min. walk from the hotel
URL	https://www.shunsetsu.jp/

Get in the New Year spirit with colorful lights

There will be a light event called 2025 Shunsetsu Toka (2025春節燈花). The path from Yamashita Park to Chinatown will be decorated with colorful lights and is called the Promenade of Lights. The bridge between Chinatown and Motomachi is also decorated and transforms into the Bridge of Lights. Come walk through a wonderful atmosphere of lights. The light up display at Thien Hau Temple is known for being beautiful, so we recommend you check it out at night. The lights here use renewable energy in an effort to be more environmentally conscious. Come enjoy these beautiful lights.

Event period	（Lights）November 1st, 2024 – February 24th, 2025
Address	Chinatown, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access	Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel: 15-min. walk from the hotel
URL	https://www.chinatown.or.jp/event/event/shunsetsutouka2025/#

Enjoy the massive lantern in Chinatown

The theme of the light event this year is “Shoryu Houki” (小龍報喜). It comes from the idea that a rising dragon brings good luck. All around Chinatown, you’ll find lanterns from those shaped like dragons to other colorful ones. Each lantern is unique, so come take pictures with the ones you like. The theme is red which is known for being good luck in Chinese culture, so you’ll get to enjoy a bright and colorful atmosphere. Celebrate the start of spring and come wish for good fortune and good health.

Event period	（Lights）November 1st, 2024 – February 24th, 2025
Address	Chinatown, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access	Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel: 15-min. walk from the hotel
URL	https://www.chinatown.or.jp/event/event/shunsetsutouka2025/#