EVENTS

Annual Events April

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 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.

African Festival Yokohama

Dates
Early Apr.
Contacts
African Festival Yokohama Committee
TEL 045-317-7890
Venues
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No.1
Details
Experience being in Africa at the African Festival Yokohama. Enjoy stage performances of African music & dance, and savour the African foods served at the stands.

Ookagawa Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)

Dates
Early Apr.
Venues
Around Ookagawa
Details
Ookagawa is well known for its beautiful cherry blossoms. During the festival, areas around Ookagawa are lit up with lanterns. Various food stands will open along the river for you to enjoy the food under the cherry blossoms. Many events will also take place during weekends.

Yokohama Flower & Green Spring Fair

Dates
Late Apr.
Contacts
Yokohama Green Association
TEL 045-228-9420
Venues
Yokohama Park, Yamashita Park
Details
Beds of flowers and greenery illustrate spring in Yokohama. The fair takes place in Yokohama Park and Yamashita Park, which are filled with tulips of various colors and shapes.

Yokohama Street Performance

Dates
Mid-Apr.
Contacts
NPO Yokohama Daidogei Committee
TEL 045-662-9189
Venues
Isezaki Mall 1,2,3st, Yoshida-machi, Yokohama Station East, Ishikawa-cho
Details
The City of Yokohama transforms into a stage for street performances. Experienced street performers make spectators thrall to them with their acrobatics, juggling acts, pantomimes, and their repertoire of thrilling performances.

Noge Street Performance

Dates
Mid-Apr.
Contacts
Noge Street Performance Executive Committee
TEL 045-262-1234
Venues
Noge Shopping Avenue
Details
Noge Daidogei is one of the popular street performance festival held in Japan. It is an annual festival where street performances are held on the streets of Noge district, near Sakuragicho Station. Enjoy the exciting performances of juggling, magic, pantomime, and acrobat in the open air.