Name: Yokohama Port Opening Festival
Start: 2026-06-01
End: 2026-06-02
Location: Rinko Park, the Minato Mirai 21 district, the Shinko district, and other nearby areas

The Yokohama Port Opening Festival, which celebrates the anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port, is a community festival held around Rinko Park, with the streets and port of Minato Mirai as its setting. Through music, dance, a large-scale chorus, fireworks, and more, it celebrates a milestone in Yokohama’s history alongside its port.

About Yokohama Port Opening Festival

The Yokohama Port Opening Festival is a community festival held in Yokohama on June 2, the anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port, and around that date.

As an event that expresses gratitude for the port and celebrates its anniversary with the community, it also contributes to community development and tourism.

Events take place at multiple locations close to the port, centered on Rinko Park and including the Minato Mirai 21 and Shinko districts.

Source: 横浜開港祭 - Wikipedia / 第45回横浜開港祭 | イベント一覧 | かながわ横浜観光ならアットヨコハマ【公式】

Festival highlights

Highlights include music and dance set against the port, a large-scale chorus performed by local residents, and fireworks and a drone show.

In 2026, around 3000 fireworks and a drone show took place over the water at Rinko Park as part of “Beam Spectacle in Harbor.”

Events are held across several districts around the venue, offering a range of activities alongside views of the port.

Source: 「第45回横浜開港祭ビームスペクタクル in ハーバー」の開催に伴う交通規制について（6月2日）｜横浜みなとみらいホール｜ときめく音楽を海の見えるホールから

A Yokohama port-opening festival celebrating gratitude for the port with music and light

What to expect

Events at the venue include the Port Opening Festival Live, Dream of Harmony, and Port Opening Festival Street.

A large-scale chorus, with community members singing together against the backdrop of Yokohama Port, and a fireworks event combining music and light bring the festival to life.

In 2026, events were scheduled across multiple districts on June 1 and the following day, with fireworks and a drone show held on the final evening.

Source: 横浜開港祭 / 神奈川県 -【JAPAN 47 GO】

How to take part

Many events are designed for community participation, including events where children take center stage.

Like a large community singalong, some programs let you take part rather than simply come and watch.

The events open to the general public and their participation requirements vary by program, so check the information for each event if you wish to take part.

Location and access

Venue and address

Rinko Park, the Minato Mirai 21 district, the Shinko district, and other nearby areas.

The address is 1-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama.

Train and bus

You can use Minatomirai Station, Shin-Takashima Station, and other stations on the Yokohama Minatomirai Railway Minatomirai Line.

Rinko Park is a 5-minute walk from Minatomirai Station and a 15-minute walk from JR Sakuragicho Station.

By car

1 minute from the Minatomirai exit on the Shuto Expressway.

In 2026, traffic restrictions were in place on June 1 and the 2nd, beginning in stages from 4 p.m.

Parking

There is no parking nearby, and the venue information recommends using public transportation.

Address 1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The 45th Yokohama Port Opening Festival in 2026 was held from June 1 to June 2.

Fireworks and a drone show were scheduled for the evening of June 2, the anniversary of the port’s opening, and the venue and time varied depending on the event.

The Yokohama Port Opening Festival is usually held on June 2, the anniversary of the port’s opening, and around that date.

Source: 横浜開港祭の開催情報【2026年】 - ウェザーニュース

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Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Kanagawa Prefecture / Yokohama City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)

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Tips for your visit

As the event venues are spread across Rinko Park, the Minato Mirai 21 district, the Shinko district, and other areas, checking the location and time of the events you want to see in advance will make it easier to get around.

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Origins and History of Yokohama Port Opening Festival

Yokohama Port opened on July 1, 1859. The following year, in 1860, people brought out and other floats to celebrate the first anniversary of the port’s opening; this is considered the origin of the anniversary celebration.

The current Yokohama Port Opening Festival began with the “International Day Pre-Yokohama Dontaku” in 1981 and was officially held for the first time in 1982.

The event was named the “Yokohama Dontaku Port Opening Festival” in 1993, and has been called the “Yokohama Port Opening Festival” since 1995.

Official information

Official information is available on the Yokohama Port Opening Festival’s official website.

The 2026 event information lists the official website as the place to check details such as venues, traffic restrictions, and sponsored seating.