Annual Events March
Chinese New Year
- Dates
- Jan. or Feb. (*Chinese New Year)
- Contacts
- Yokohama China Town
TEL 045-662-1252 - Venues
- China Town
- Details
- The countdown of Chinese New Year starts with exploding firecrackers, followed by the boisterous pomp of Chinese lion & dragon dance, parade, Chinese acrobats, and a classic Chinese opera.
Minato Mirai 21 Sakura (Cherry blossom) Festa
- Dates
- Late Mar. to Early Apr.
- Contacts
- Sakura Festa Bureau
TEL 045-633-9660 - Venues
- Minato Mirai 21
- Details
- During the Festa, Lanterns illuminate the 500m long row of cherry blossom trees at nigt time. The modernistic town of Minatomirai will be filled with a nostalgic atmosphere. There will also be various events held at the surrounding facilities, mainly during the weekends such as street performances, live music performance, stamp rally, and more.
Sankeien Garden Plum Blossoms Viewing
- Dates
- Early Feb. to Early Mar.
- Contacts
- Sankeien Garden
TEL 045-621-0635 - Venues
- Sankeien Garden
- Details
- Sankeien Garden is well known for its magnificent plum blossoms. During this season, Shiraume (white plum blossoms) and Koubai (light pink plum blossoms) reach their full bloom. The “Garyobai” plum blossoms are an exceptional sight to see. On Sundays and holidays, there are Koto (Japanese harp) performances and other special events.
Sankeien Garden Cherry Blossoms Viewing
- Dates
- Late Mar. to Early Apr.
- Contacts
- Sankeien Garden
TEL 045-621-0635 - Venues
- Sankeien Garden
- Details
- In this season, cherry blossom trees reach their full bloom all at once. Open hours will be extended for the Outer Garden. During this period, the three-storied pagoda relocated from the former Toumyouji temple of Kyoto are illuminated and there will be performances of Japanese traditional music.
Photo Yokohama
- Dates
- Early Jan. to Late Mar.
- Contacts
- PHOTO YOKOHAMA Committee
TEL 03-3545-8131 - Venues
- Various places in Yokohama City
- Details
- “PHOTO YOKOHAMA” is a series of events that is related to photos and images and it is held from January to March all over Yokohama. Yokohama, being the birthplace of commercial photographs in Japan and rich in attractive photo spots, is the best place for providing opportunities to get familiar with the culture of photos and images.