For 2026, we confirmed 12 Christmas events for kids in Yokohama. The season opens on November 1 with Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum Christmas Event and runs until February 28 with Winter Wonder Park Yokohama 2026-27. One of these is free. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in Japan.
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- Kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Yokohama: 12
- First: Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum Christmas Event, Yokohama, November 1
- Free events: BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026
Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by town, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (registration, ages, what is included).
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BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026
- When: Fri, Nov 20 to Fri, Dec 25, 11 am to 9 pm (Nov 20 only from 4 pm)
- Where: Yokohama Park, 横浜市中区横浜公園, Yokohama 231-0021 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free entry (some activities cost extra)
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BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026 is a Christmas event at Yokohama Park, with food and shopping during the day and illumination from the evening. Entry is free, and some activities cost extra. BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai and Nihon-Odori also have illumination as partner venues.
For kids, there is the "LEGO Brick Playground," where they can build freely with LEGO bricks. At the "LEGO Botanical Trail," there is a photo spot with a giant LEGO rose model, minifigure building, greetings with a LEGO Santa and a rally that gives a mini kit, all on limited dates. It goes ahead in the rain, but may close in severe weather.
Parent tip: The LEGO rally and greetings run only on certain dates, so check the dates on the official website before you go.
- Host
- BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Yokohama Park, 横浜市中区横浜公園, Yokohama 231-0021 (opens in maps)
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Visit with Santa
Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum Christmas Event
- When: Sun, Nov 1 to Fri, Dec 25, museum 10 am to 5 pm (last entry 4 pm)
- Where: Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum, 横浜市中区新港2-3-1, Yokohama 231-0001 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Museum 2,200 yen to 2,800 yen (age 1 and up, tax included). The 1st floor shops and restaurants are free to enter
- Ages: Age 1 and up
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The Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum holds a Christmas event from Nov 1 to Dec 25. At the museum on the 3rd floor, the main stage show "Minna Issho ni Merry Christmas" is performed, with greetings from Anpanman and friends in Santa outfits and a sticker rally. There are also photo spots, including a big wreath and snowmen of Anpanman and friends.
The "Hiroba" on the 1st floor is free to enter and has a Christmas-only photo booth. To enter the museum, you need to buy a timed-entry web ticket in advance. Opening hours vary by day.
Parent tip: A timed-entry web ticket is required, so buy it in advance before you head out.
- Host
- Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum, 横浜市中区新港2-3-1, Yokohama 231-0001 (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Required
- Confirmed
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Queen's Square Yokohama Christmas 2026 SYMPHONY OF GREEN & LIGHT
- When: Mon, Nov 9 to Fri, Dec 25 (lighting ceremony planned for Mon, Nov 9, 6 pm to 7 pm)
- Where: Queen's Square Yokohama, Queen Mall 2nd floor, 横浜市西区みなとみらい2-3-1, Yokohama 220-6208 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Watching the lighting ceremony is free
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Queen's Square Yokohama holds a Christmas with the theme "SYMPHONY OF GREEN & LIGHT" from Nov 9 to Dec 25. A main tree 8.7 meters tall stands on the 2nd floor of Queen Mall on the Pacifico Yokohama side, with a sound and light show at set times. Illumination with a flower and greenery motif also spreads through the building and the outdoor Queen's Park.
The lighting ceremony on Nov 9 is planned for 6 pm to 7 pm, and watching is free. Numbered tickets are handed out from 3 pm that day, and the Yokohama Boys and Girls Choir sings Christmas songs. Show times have not been announced.
Parent tip: Numbered tickets for the lighting ceremony are due to be handed out from 3 pm that day. Check the official website for show times.
- Host
- Queen's Square Yokohama (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Queen's Square Yokohama, Queen Mall 2nd floor, 横浜市西区みなとみらい2-3-1, Yokohama 220-6208 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
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Christmas lights
Yokohama Minatomirai Winter Holiday 2026
- When: Wed, Nov 11 to Mon, Jan 11, 2027 (holiday), 7 am to midnight (lighting hours)
- Where: Yokohama Landmark Tower Landmark Plaza and MARK IS Minatomirai, 横浜市西区みなとみらい2-2-1, Yokohama 220-8109 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Check the price with the host
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Yokohama Minatomirai Winter Holiday 2026 is a winter event held at Landmark Plaza in Yokohama Landmark Tower, MARK IS Minatomirai and nearby. In 2026 it is a collaboration between Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, with trees, big displays and photo spots.
Collaboration cafes and limited-time shops are also planned. The lights are on from 7 am to midnight, and since it is mostly indoors, it also suits cold or rainy days. The tourism information site does not list a fee, so check the official website before you go.
Parent tip: It is mainly indoors, so it is easy to walk around on a rainy day, and good for strollers.
- Host
- Yokohama Landmark Tower (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Yokohama Landmark Tower Landmark Plaza and MARK IS Minatomirai, 横浜市西区みなとみらい2-2-1, Yokohama 220-8109 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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Christmas market
Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
- When: Fri, Nov 20 to Fri, Dec 25, daily (opens at 5 pm on the first day, open until 10 pm from Dec 5)
- Where: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Event Plaza and Red Brick Park, 中区新港1-1, Yokohama 231-0001 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free for elementary school age and under with a parent. Adults 500 yen (1,000 yen on certain days), some areas free
- Ages: Free for elementary school age and under (with a parent), free for junior high school age and under until Dec 4
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A Christmas market with German-style wooden huts at the Event Plaza and Red Brick Park of the Red Brick Warehouse. The lights are on from 4 pm until closing, and the big Christmas tree is lit from 4 pm to 11 pm. It goes ahead in the rain, but may close on days of severe weather.
Elementary school age and under get in free with a parent, and junior high school age and under are also free until Fri, Dec 4. In the free area of Red Brick Park, "Christmas Village," a Pokemon collaboration illumination called "Erabu Pokemon Illumination 1025" is planned, with details to be announced around mid-November. Wed, Nov 25 is Yokohama Citizens' Thanks Day, when Yokohama residents get in free.
Parent tip: Weekends and certain days get crowded, so priority entry tickets for a set date are also available. With kids, we suggest arriving while it is still light and waiting for the 4 pm lighting.
- Host
- Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, Event Plaza and Red Brick Park, 中区新港1-1, Yokohama 231-0001 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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Christmas lights
Nihon-Odori SDGs Illumination 2026
- When: Fri, Nov 20 to Fri, Dec 25, 4 pm to 11 pm
- Where: Nihon-Odori, 横浜市中区日本大通, Yokohama 231-0021 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Check the price with the host
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The Nihon-Odori SDGs Illumination 2026 is held on Nihon-Odori, the avenue that runs through Yokohama's Kannai area. The ginkgo trees along the street are decorated with lights, and reindeer decorations are placed nearby.
The lights are on from 4 pm to 11 pm. At the same time, BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI is held nearby at Yokohama Park, so you can visit both. The feature page does not list a fee.
Parent tip: Combined with the Yokohama Park event, you can enjoy the day from afternoon to night.
- Host
- City of Yokohama (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Nihon-Odori, 横浜市中区日本大通, Yokohama 231-0021 (opens in maps)
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Hotel New Grand Illumination "Garden of Light"
- When: Sat, Nov 21 to Sun, Feb 28, 2027 (Christmas version until Dec 27)
- Where: Hotel New Grand, 横浜市中区山下町10, Yokohama 231-8520 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Not listed on the page
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The Hotel New Grand illumination "Garden of Light" is one of the events in THE YOKOHAMA ILLUMINATION. It starts on Nov 21, 2026 and runs until Feb 28, 2027. The garden is in its Christmas version until Dec 27.
It is in an area close to Motomachi, Chinatown and Yamashita Park, so you can stop by along with a walk by the harbor. Hours and fees are not in the list, so check the detail page.
Parent tip: Combined with Yamashita Park, it is a good distance for an evening walk.
- Host
- Hotel New Grand (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Hotel New Grand, 横浜市中区山下町10, Yokohama 231-8520 (opens in maps)
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Christmas market
Paw Patrol Christmas Market in Yokohama
- When: Mon, Nov 30 to Sun, Dec 6 (quiz rally and greeting on Sat, Dec 5 and Sun, Dec 6)
- Where: Yokohama Park, 横浜市中区横浜公園, Yokohama 231-0021 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Check the price with the host
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The Paw Patrol Christmas Market in Yokohama is a Paw Patrol themed event held within BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026. From Nov 30 to Dec 6, a limited Paw Patrol shop and a corner for playing with toys appear.
On Sat, Dec 5 and Sun, Dec 6, a quiz rally and a greeting with Marshall are also planned. Some activities run only on certain dates, and details are due to be announced on the official website in early November. Entry to Yokohama Park is free, but some activities cost extra.
Parent tip: The greeting is only on two weekend days, so if you are going with kids, Dec 5 or 6 is the best choice.
- Host
- BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Yokohama Park, 横浜市中区横浜公園, Yokohama 231-0021 (opens in maps)
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Christmas lights
Yorunoyo 2026
- When: Fri, Dec 4 to Wed, Dec 30, evenings
- Where: Yokohama waterfront downtown area (Yokohama Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal, Yamashita Park and others), 中区海岸通1-1-4（大さん橋）, Yokohama 231-0002 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Check the official information for the fee
- Ages: Listed as an event for children
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Yorunoyo is a winter illumination event that lights up Yokohama's downtown waterfront areas, including the Yokohama Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal and Yamashita Park, with light and sound. The city's official tourism site also lists it as an event for children.
The venues are outdoors, and it is held even in rain. You can walk along the harbor and visit several venues, so it is fun to combine with the Christmas market at the Red Brick Warehouse and head out in the late afternoon. Check the city's official tourism site for lighting hours and details of the displays.
Parent tip: The wind by the harbor is cold at night, so bring hats and gloves for the kids. The area is large, so it helps to check ahead for a route that works with a stroller.
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Winter Wonder Park Yokohama 2026-27
- When: Sat, Dec 5 to Sun, Feb 28, 2027
- Where: Yamashita Park (near Omatsuri Hiroba), 横浜市中区山下町279, Yokohama 231-0023 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Check the price with the host
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Winter Wonder Park Yokohama 2026-27 is a winter event held near Omatsuri Hiroba in Yamashita Park. It has a skating rink, illumination, DJ events, seasonal food, a mini train and more.
It starts on Dec 5 and runs until Feb 28, 2027, so you can go over winter break as well as around Christmas. Hours and fees are not listed on the tourism information site, so check the official website before you go.
Parent tip: Skating and rides often cost extra, so check prices and hours ahead of time.
- Host
- City of Yokohama (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Yamashita Park (near Omatsuri Hiroba), 横浜市中区山下町279, Yokohama 231-0023 (opens in maps)
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Christmas show
Christmas Concert from Age 0, "Star Music Picture Book," Yokohama 2026
- When: Wed, Dec 16, 2 pm start (doors 1:30 pm, about 60 minutes)
- Where: Kanack Hall (Yokohama Kanagawa Ward Cultural Center), 横浜市神奈川区東神奈川1-10-1 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Children 1,000 yen (1,200 yen on the day), adults 2,000 yen (2,200 yen on the day). Free for ages 0 and 1 on a lap
- Ages: From age 0
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"Star Music Picture Book" is a Christmas concert for parents and kids that can be enjoyed from age 0. It is held at Kanack Hall on Wed, Dec 16, 2026, starting at 2 pm and lasting about 60 minutes.
Children aged 2 through junior high school pay 1,000 yen in advance and 1,200 yen on the day. Adults pay 2,000 yen in advance and 2,200 yen on the day. Ages 0 and 1 are free if they sit on a lap, but a ticket is needed if they need their own seat. Seating is open with a capacity of 300, and tickets are sold through eplus. The hall is about a 1-minute walk from Keikyu and JR Higashi-Kanagawa Station.
Parent tip: A baby who needs a seat needs a ticket. Seating is open, so we suggest arriving early.
- Host
- Rise Search Co., Ltd. (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Kanack Hall (Yokohama Kanagawa Ward Cultural Center), 横浜市神奈川区東神奈川1-10-1 (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Recommended
- Confirmed
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Christmas show
Wakuwaku Concert from Age 0, "Christmas Party," Yokohama 2026
- When: Sat, Dec 19, two shows at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm (about 60 minutes each)
- Where: Yokohama Civic Hall Kannai Hall, 横浜市中区住吉町4-42-1 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Children 1,500 yen (1,800 yen on the day), adults 2,700 yen (2,900 yen on the day). Free for ages 0 and 1 on a lap
- Ages: From age 0
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"Christmas Party" is a concert for parents and kids that welcomes children from age 0. It is held twice at Kannai Hall on Sat, Dec 19, 2026, at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm, and each show lasts about 60 minutes.
For children aged 2 through junior high school, tickets are 1,500 yen in advance and 1,800 yen on the day. Adults pay 2,700 yen in advance and 2,900 yen on the day. Ages 0 and 1 are free if they sit on a lap, but a ticket is needed if they need their own seat. All seats are reserved.
Parent tip: Doors open at different times for the morning and afternoon shows. Buy a ticket for any baby who needs a seat.
- Host
- Rise Search Co., Ltd. (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Yokohama Civic Hall Kannai Hall, 横浜市中区住吉町4-42-1 (opens in maps)
- Registration
- Recommended
- Confirmed
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What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Yokohama?
For 2026, we confirmed 12 Christmas events for kids in Yokohama, each on its host’s own page: Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026, Christmas Concert from Age 0, "Star Music Picture Book," Yokohama 2026 and 9 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Yokohama?
Yes. One of the 12 events here is free: BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026. Check the listing in case you need to book or register.
Where can kids see Santa this year in Yokohama?
Where to see Santa: Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum Christmas Event. Check the listings above for times and booking.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 9, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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The story of Christmas in Yokohama
Japan's first Christmas tree is said to have been put up in Yokohama's harbor on December 7, 1886, for foreign sailors. Today the port is lit by a Red Brick Warehouse market, a harbor-wide light show and Western houses decorated by country. Here is how a visiting family can plan.
How Yokohama celebrates Christmas, and what is different for a visiting family
Yokohama's Christmas happens at the waterfront. The harbor city opened to foreign trade in 1859, and sailors and merchants from abroad gathered there. That history is why the city claims Japan's first Christmas tree, and why today's celebrations center on the port: a market at the Red Brick Warehouse, a light show that links Osanbashi Pier and Yamashita Park, and old Western-style houses on the Yamate hill decorated by country.
For a visiting family, the good news is that much of this is within a walk of each other. The Red Brick Warehouse, Yamashita Park and Nihon Odori avenue can be combined in one evening, and there are indoor options for rainy days.
The Christmas traditions your child will meet in Yokohama
The story of the first tree is a favorite for kids. On December 7, 1886, a company called Meiji-ya, founded the year before, put up a Christmas tree for foreign sailors. It is said to be Japan's first, though some accounts say trees were displayed earlier, and December 7 is now called Christmas Tree Day.
The Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market has run since 2010 and uses German-style wooden huts. The tree is a real fir or spruce: in 2025 it was the biggest yet at about 12 m with more than 22,000 LEDs, and in 2026 it is an Ezo spruce about 11 m tall.
In the hillside neighborhood of Yamate, the Western-style houses each show Christmas decorations from a different country. In 2025 there were seven countries: Norway, Australia, France, the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea and the Philippines. There were also wreath workshops and concerts.
Planning a Christmas visit to Yokohama with kids
This page lists the confirmed events. The first begins November 1 at the Anpanman museum, then come the Queen's Square tree on November 9, the Minatomirai Winter Holiday on November 11, and the Red Brick market, Nihon Odori lights and Yokohama Park's Christmas event on November 20. The big waterfront light show, Yoru no Yo, starts December 4, and the Winter Wonder Park at Yamashita Park opens December 5.
One event is marked free, the Yokohama Park Christmas event, though several others have free areas or free viewing. At the Red Brick market, elementary school children and under enter free with a guardian, and adults pay from 500 yen. Winter Wonder Park, Hotel New Grand's garden lights and Minatomirai's Winter Holiday carry on past Christmas into 2027.
For babies, two concerts welcome children from age 0, on December 16 and December 19.
A tree that becomes compost
At the end of the season, the Red Brick Warehouse tree is not thrown away. It is crushed and used as compost for farm fields. The warehouse itself is a piece of history, too: building 2 was finished in 1911 and building 1 in 1913, and it opened to the public in 2002.
Traditions today
- Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market: A market with German-style wooden huts. In 2026 it runs from November 20 to December 25, with the theme of connection. Entry starts at 500 yen and children of elementary age and under are free with a guardian.
- Yoru no Yo: A harbor-wide light event. In 2025 a 5-minute show ran nine times a day, linking Osanbashi Pier to Yamashita Park. The 2026 event starts December 4.
- Yamate Western houses at Christmas: Western-style houses on the Yamate hill are each decorated for a different country. In 2025 there were seven countries, from December 1 to 25.
- Nihon Odori ginkgo lights: The ginkgo-lined avenue is lit from November 20 to December 25, 2026, from 4 pm to 11 pm, with reindeer decorations around the trees.
- Winter Wonder Park at Yamashita Park: From December 5, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with an ice rink, lights and a mini train.
- Hotel New Grand garden lights: Garden illumination from November 21, 2026 to February 28, 2027. The Christmas version of the garden is shown through December 27.
A fact for kids
Japan's first Christmas tree is said to have been put up in Yokohama's harbor for sailors from other countries. In 2025 a whale 25 m long appeared at Osanbashi Pier in the Yoru no Yo light show.
Questions about Christmas in Yokohama
Is Yokohama worth visiting at Christmas with kids?
Yes. The waterfront has a big Christmas market, a harbor-wide light show and a first-Christmas-tree story kids enjoy. This page lists the confirmed events, many within walking distance of each other, plus indoor options for bad weather.
When does Christmas start in Yokohama in 2026?
The first event, at Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum, starts November 1. The Minatomirai Winter Holiday follows on November 11, and the Red Brick market and Nihon Odori lights on November 20. Yoru no Yo starts December 4.
When is the Christmas market at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse in 2026?
It runs from November 20 to December 25, every day, opening at 5 pm on the first day and staying open until 10 pm from December 5. It is held in the event plaza and the Red Brick Park. It goes ahead in the rain and may be canceled in severe weather.
Is the Red Brick Warehouse Christmas market free for kids?
Children of elementary school age and under are free when accompanied by a guardian. Adults pay from 500 yen, or 1,000 yen on certain days. Some areas are free to enter, and food and goods cost extra.
How big is the Christmas tree at the Red Brick Warehouse?
In 2025 it was a real fir, the biggest yet at about 12 m, with more than 22,000 color-changing LEDs. In 2026 it is an Ezo spruce about 11 m tall. After the season it is crushed and used as farm compost.
When did the Red Brick Warehouse Christmas market begin?
It began in 2010, and 2025 was its 16th year. The 2025 edition ran 35 days from November 21 to December 25, and the year before drew about 1.24 million visitors. Its 2025 theme, Time, honored the warehouse's history of more than 110 years.
Is Yokohama really where Japan's first Christmas tree stood?
It is said to be. Meiji-ya put up a tree on December 7, 1886, for foreign sailors, and it is called Japan's first. Some information suggests trees were displayed earlier, so the claim is worded as said to be.
What is Meiji-ya?
It is a company founded in 1885 in Yokohama's Bandaicho. In 1886 it is said to have displayed Japan's first Christmas tree for foreign sailors, the year after it was founded.
When did Yokohama open to the world?
In 1859, when the port opened and wharves were built to the east and west. The system of foreign settlements ended in 1899. Foreign sailors and merchants gathering there is part of why Yokohama became Japan's doorway for Christmas.
What is Yoru no Yo?
It is a winter event that lights the harbor area with light and music, from Minatomirai to Yamashita Park. In 2025 it was the 6th edition, running December 4 to 30, from 5 pm to 9:05 pm, with 46 facilities taking part. The 2026 event starts December 4, and it is listed as kid-friendly.
What is the whale at Osanbashi Pier?
In 2025, a 25 m whale appeared on Osanbashi Pier through projection mapping, about every 10 minutes, with a 30-minute loop. A rooftop kids' area there made it look as if small whales were swimming.
What are the Yamate Western houses at Christmas?
Western-style houses on the Yamate hill are each decorated for a different country. In 2025 the countries were Norway, Australia, France, the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea and the Philippines, from December 1 to 25, across six houses and the former Yamate No. 68 house. There were wreath workshops and concerts, and on December 20 a candle garden.
Can kids walk along the Nihon Odori lights?
Yes. In 2026, the ginkgo trees are lit from November 20 to December 25, from 4 pm to 11 pm, with reindeer decorations around the trees. It is within walking distance of the Red Brick Warehouse and Yamashita Park, so it fits into an evening walk.
What is Winter Wonder Park at Yamashita Park?
It is a winter park open from December 5, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with an ice rink, lights and a mini train. Yamashita Park itself opened on March 15, 1930, after about four years of land filling.
What is the Hotel New Grand garden light display?
It is a garden illumination from November 21, 2026 to February 28, 2027, near Yamashita Park. The hotel opened in 1927. The Christmas version of the garden is shown until December 27.
What can we do in Yokohama with kids on a rainy day at Christmas?
Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum runs a Christmas event from November 1 to December 25, with a stage show and a sticker rally. Entry for ages 1 and up is 2,200 to 2,800 yen, and the 2nd and 3rd floors need timed web tickets. Minatomirai's Winter Holiday at Landmark Plaza is another option.
Are there Christmas events for babies in Yokohama?
Yes. A concert for ages 0 and up is at Kanack Hall on December 16, and another at Kannai Hall on December 19 with two shows. Each lasts about 60 minutes, and children aged 0 and 1 are free on a lap.
Where can kids meet Santa in Yokohama?
In 2026, the Yokohama Park Christmas event has LEGO Santa greetings and free entry. At Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum, the characters wear Santa costumes. Check the venue for exact times.
Are there free Christmas events in Yokohama?
Yokohama Park's Christmas event is free to enter, with some paid extras. The Red Brick market has free areas, elementary school children and under enter free with a guardian, and the Queen's Square lighting ceremony on November 9 is free to watch.
Are Christmas events in Yokohama in English?
Most events are in Japanese, and the sources do not say whether English is offered. The lights and markets can be enjoyed without it. For concerts and workshops, check with the host.
What can we do in Yokohama on Christmas Day?
On December 25, 2026, the Red Brick market and the Nihon Odori lights are on their last day, as is the Christmas event at the Anpanman museum. Yoru no Yo continues until December 30, and the Minatomirai Winter Holiday goes on until January 11, 2027.
What is on in Yokohama after Christmas?
Winter Wonder Park and the Hotel New Grand garden lights continue until February 28, 2027, and the Minatomirai Winter Holiday until January 11. Yoru no Yo runs until December 30.
What is the Minatomirai Winter Holiday?
It is a winter event from November 11, 2026 to January 11, 2027, centered on Landmark Plaza, with a display at MARK IS Minatomirai too. It features game-themed collaboration trees and photo spots, and the lights are on from 7 am to midnight.
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