Annual Events June
Yokohama Dragon Boat Race
- Dates
- Late May to Early Jun.
- Venues
- Yamashita Park Seaborne Area
- Details
- The Dragon Boat Race is a race of boats shaped like dragons. Each boat consists of a crew of 15 to 20 members. Dragon boats pursuing the landscape of Yokohama are a unique view of Yokohama. At the event, you can also enjoy great food and cold beer at food stands. There will be performances by brass bands and amateur bands on the stage, which add the festive mood.
Yokohama Port Festival
- Dates
- Early Jun.
- Venues
- Rinko Park and Seaborne Area
- Details
- A festival celebrating the opening of Yokohama port. The main site of the festival is at Rinko Park in the Minato Mirai 21 area. On the seaborne area, you can board the ships where there are test-ride events. On land, there will be music concerts and performances. You may also enjoy a collaborative spectacle of fireworks with sounds and laser.
Mois de la France à Yokohama (Yokohama France Month)
- Dates
- Early Jun. to Late Jun.
- Venues
- Various places in Yokohama City
- Details
- Since 2005, the month of June in Yokohama is dedicated to France. During the Yokohama France Month, the city of Yokohama turns into France with a variety of events on art, music, and food. Experience the French culture through the art exhibitions, gastronomic events, film programming, concerts, and much more.
Hakkeijima Hydrangea Festival
- Dates
- Mid-Jun. to Early Jul.
- Venues
- Hakkeijima
- Details
- During the festival, you can see 20,000 hydrangeas in full bloom on this manmade island, the most you can find anywhere in Kanagawa Prefecture. There are numerous hydrangea-related events, including the Hydrangea Stamp Rally, tea ceremony, photo exhibitions, and restaurants offering specialty menus. There will also be a “Bayside Market ~Hydrangea Fair~,” with sweets which are associated with hydrangea and special dishes only offered during the festival.
