EVENTS

Annual Events November

Yokohama Triennale 2017

Dates
Early Aug. to Early Nov.
Contacts
Yokohama Triennale Organization Committee
TEL 045-221-0300
Venues
YOKOHAMA MUSEUM OF ART, etc.
Details
Yokohama Triennale is an international exhibition of contemporary art that takes place in Yokohama once every three years. In addition to exhibits of works by artists who are active internationally, the triennale introduces a broad selection of budding artists and the latest trends in contemporary art.

Kotohira Otori Shrine Tori-no-ichi(The Rooster Fair)

Dates
The Rooster Day of Nov.
Contacts
Kotohira Otori Shrine
TEL 045-231-3208
Venues
Bandobashi
Details
Most of the outside stalls sell Kumade (rake-shaped good luck amulets) and Daruma (roly-poly papier-mache doll) acompanied by the sound of rythmic clapping, and the whole lively event is a constant reminder of the start of winter. The fair is full of people wishing for prosperous business and good maritime traffic.

Christmas Market in Red Brick Warehouse

Dates
Late Nov. to Dec. 25th
Contacts
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
TEL 045-227-2002
Venues
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza
Details
At the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market, German-style Hutte (huts), just like the real thing, will be set up in the cobble-stoned plaza area. This is a market where families and couples can enjoy shopping while waiting for Christmas to arrive. A Christmas tree will be on display in the plaza and the entire Red Brick Warehouse area will be steeped in Christmas atmosphere.

Sankeien Garden Autumn Viewing

Dates
Mid-Nov. to Mid-Dec.
Contacts
Sankeien Garden
TEL 045-621-0635
Venues
Sankeien Garden
Details
Sankeien is known for various historical architectures relocated from Kyoto, Kamakura, and other locations. Interior of these architectures are usually closed to the public but two buildings will be open for limited time during the autumn season. This year it is “Choshukaku” and “Yokobuean.”