Each December, the Minato Mirai 21 waterfront district of Yokohama hosts a cluster of coordinated winter illumination events transforming the harbour area into one of Japan's most romantic Christmas destinations. The Yokohama Landmark Tower, Queen's Square, and Red Brick Warehouse all stage their own distinct illumination programmes, while the Queens Square Starlight Fantasia fills the atrium with a vast canopy of lights. Couples flock to the harbour promenade for views of the illuminated Ferris wheel (Cosmo Clock 21) and the glittering Bay Bridge backdrop. The area combines international dining, live music, and Christmas markets for a full festive evening out.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Snow/Winter
- Season
- Winter
- Month
- Late November to late December
- Region
- Kanto
- Prefecture
- Kanagawa
- City
- Yokohama
Highlights
- ◆Coordinated illuminations across Landmark Tower, Queens Square, and Red Brick Warehouse
- ◆Iconic Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel lit in seasonal colours
- ◆Harbour promenade with Bay Bridge illumination backdrop
- ◆Christmas markets and festive dining at Red Brick Warehouse
- ◆30 minutes from Tokyo by Tokyu Toyoko Line