Summer in Yokohama is bursting with festivals—discover this season’s highlights!

The sea breeze along Yokohama Bay feels refreshing. Just south of Tokyo, Yokohama was the first Japanese port opened to international trade, so its streets blend Japanese and Western architecture. Modern high-rises now add a glittering skyline, making the city a top sightseeing spot. Each summer Yokohama comes alive with festivals that mix music, food, and a holiday vibe. We’ve hand-picked three standout events for you.

Soak up Hawaiian vibes at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse—“FUN! ALOHA! in YOKOHAMA”

Enjoy a four-day, Hawaii-themed festival at Yokohama’s historic Red Brick Warehouse, now a shopping mall and event venue. Wander through a colorful market, sample tropical food, and dance to lively music. Authentic hula shows and live ukulele sets are scheduled, while booths offer lomi-lomi massage, Hawaiian crafts, and gourmet treats—fun for all ages. The official theme song, “FUN! ALOHA!”—a new release from renowned Japanese singer Hitomi Shimatani—debuts here, with the artist herself on stage.

Event period	July 18 (Fri) – July 21 (Mon, public holiday) Jul 18 (Fri): 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Jul 19–20(Sat–Sun): 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Jul 21 (Mon): 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Stage performances run Jul 19–21; the event goes ahead rain or shine—check the official site/SNS for updates.)
Address	Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza, 1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001
Access	Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel: 15-min. walk from the hotel
URL	https://fun-aloha.com/

Enjoy beautiful lights at “Lantern Night in Yokohama Bay Quarter.”

The bayside shopping mall Yokohama Bay Quarter hosts its sixth “Yokohama Lantern Night,” recreating Hoi An, Vietnam, with hundreds of lanterns and street-stall-style photo spots that conjure an exotic summer evening. Special programs include “Vietnam Discovery Day,” where visitors can try on an ao dai and browse crafts, and “Wan-wan Night,” an evening for guests and their dogs. Diners at the mall can also enter a lottery to win round-trip tickets to Vietnam.

Event period	May 31 (Sat) – September 15 (Mon) 2025 Daily 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (lanterns lit from 5:00 PM)
Address	Yokohama Bay Quarter 6F, 1-10 kinkouchou, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0056
Access	Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel: approx. 25-min. walk from the hotel From Sakuragicho Station (1-min. walk from the hotel) take the JR Keihin-Tohoku/Negishi Line to Yokohama Station, then a 7-min. walk via Bay Quarter Walk to Yokohama Bay Quarter
URL	https://www.yokohama-bayquarter.com/event/detail/98

Enjoy fireworks and music at “Smart Festival 2025” in Minato Mirai.

Minato Mirai 21—Yokohama’s waterfront district reborn from a shipyard in the 1980s—sets the stage for a one-night fusion of music and fireworks. Enjoy performances by the Kanagawa University Wind Orchestra and Cuban jazz artists, then marvel at “Sky Symphony in Yokohama presented by Colowide,” a 25-minute show featuring roughly 20,000 fireworks. Share unforgettable music and bursts of color with family, friends, or someone special against the glittering skyline.

Event period	August 4 (Mon) 2025 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (doors open 4:00 PM, tentative)
Address	Venue: Rinko Park, Minato Mirai 21 District (1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 220-0012); Taisan Berth; Yokohama Hammerhead Pier #9; Yokohama Hammerhead Park; Cup Noodles Museum Park Fireworks Viewing Areas: Rinko Park; Taisan Berth; Yokohama Hammerhead Pier #9; Yokohama Hammerhead Park; Cup Noodles Museum Park Areas Requiring Admission Tickets: Same as the viewing areas above.
Access	Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel: 13-min. walk from the hotel From Bashamichi Station (5-min. walk from the hotel) take the Minatomirai Line to Minatomirai Station; it’s a 5-min. walk to Rinko Park
URL	https://www.mmsf.yokohama/