THE YOKOHAMA ILLUMINATION & YORUNOYO
Visitors can experience 'Highlight of Yokohama,' a spectacle show coordinating light and music across city facilities and the cruise ship Marine Rouge. At the Osanbashi venue, an interactive outdoor projection mapping display called 'Kujiland' illuminates the rooftop area. Over at Yamashita Park, guests can see the 'Y-Cube,' a 10-meter-tall illuminated cube creating an immersive atmosphere of sound and light.
Dec 4 – Dec 30, 2026 All ages Free admission.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
17:00〜21:05.
Neighborhood
Yokohama Urban Waterfront
Location
Tips & Advice
- Watch the Highlight of Yokohama from the Osanbashi terminal rooftop plaza, the main viewpoint looking out over the whole waterfront.
- Arrive a little before a half-hour mark, since each show lasts only five minutes and runs nine times a night.
- Walk from Nihon-odori Station exits 3 or 4, which put you about seven minutes from the Osanbashi terminal.
- Allow time to walk on to Yamashita Park after Osanbashi to see the 10-meter Y-Cube of light and sound.
- Dress warmly for an evening on the open waterfront, since every part of the event is outdoors.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the restaurant cruise ship Marine Rouge joins the Highlight of Yokohama show.
- The show is the biggest yet, with a record 47 facilities taking part.
Links & Contact
Run by Creative Light Yokohama Executive Committee
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Highlight of Yokohama show?
It's a five-minute show of light and music. A record 47 facilities light up in sync along more than 3 km of waterfront, from Minato Mirai to Yamashita Park.
Where is the best place to watch the show?
The main viewpoint is the rooftop plaza of the Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal. From there you can see the whole Yokohama night skyline.
How often does the show run?
It runs nine times every evening, once every half hour, and each show lasts five minutes.
What is there at Osanbashi and Yamashita Park?
At Osanbashi, Kujiland is a large interactive outdoor projection mapping show, and lights cover the whole rooftop. In Yamashita Park, the Y-Cube is a 10-meter cube of light and sound.
How do I get to the Osanbashi viewpoint?
It's a seven-minute walk from Nihon-odori Station on the Minatomirai Line, using exit 3 or 4. Kannai Station on the subway and JR is about fifteen minutes on foot.
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