Annual Events November
Kotohira Otori Shrine Tori-no-ichi(The Rooster Fair)
- Dates
- The Rooster Day of Nov.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.”
