Written by Jane Pipkin
The Yokohama Port Opening Festival is Yokohama’s largest public event of the year and celebrates when Yokohama Port first opened.
What happens?
There is a variety of community events taking place across the days — all with the aim of further promoting Yokohama and its culture. As well as being able to board ships on the port, you can also watch live performances, eat some good food, and see fireworks.
Schedule 2026
There will be various music and dance performances from 11 a.m. to 7:10 p.m. on Monday, and from 9:50 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Tickets: Can I watch the fireworks for free?
It is free to attend this festival and you can see the fireworks from many points in the Minato Mirai and Sakuragicho areas without buying tickets. However, Hammerhead No. 9 Quay, Rinko Park, and a terrace in front of the National Great Hall are reserved for ticket holders only.
Note that they’ve kept very hush-hush about the fireworks this year, so details are subject to change at the last minute.
How to get there
This festival is taking place at Rinko Park and the general Minato Mirai area. The best way to get here is to take the Minato Mirai Line to Minato Mirai Station and walk up to 5 minutes.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
