Yokohama of Lights at Night <Yolnoyo 2023> to be held from November 27, 2023 to January 4, 2024.

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Yokohama of Light at Night <Yolnoyo 2023> (November 27, 2023 - January 4, 2024)

Yokohama "Yolnoyo 2023" will be held, with lights appearing at night!

Yokohama is known for its glittering nightlife, but for a limited time during the winter months, the city's waterfront area will shine even brighter, so why not enjoy the brightest night of the year by visiting the "Yokohama of Light Revealed at Night <Yolnoyo 2023>" from November 27, 2023 (Monday) to January 4, 2024 (Thursday)?
This article will provide you with information on the "Yokohama <Yolnoyo 2023> of Light Revealed at Night" event, so be sure to check it out!
[This year's exhibition] [Y Cube

Click here for the report on the first day of "YORNOYO 2023

Outline of the event

The highlight of YORNOYO 2023 is...

1 "Highlight of Yokohama", a spectacular show in which the entire city will move with lights and music
2 Large-scale projection mapping at the Shinko Chuo Plaza and the Port of Yokohama Osanbashi International Passenger Boat Terminal 3 Projection mapping at the Shinko Chuo Plaza
3. Illumination throughout Yamashita Park

Please see below for an outline of the event.


Yokohama <YORINOYO 2023> Theme: "Circle, Encounter, Mix"
Period: Monday, November 27, 2023 - Thursday, January 4, 2024, 17:00 - 21:05
Location: Yokohama city center waterfront area (Shinko Chuo Plaza, Port of Yokohama Osanbashi International Passenger Boat Terminal, Yamashita Park and others)
Admission: Free
[A view from the Rinko Line Promenade

If you want to know the recommended hotels and model courses to enjoy "Yolnoyo 2023" to the fullest, click here.

Here are some of the highlights of YOLNOYO 2023 in detail!

From here, we will introduce each attraction unique to 2023.
In addition to the image of 2023, we will also include photos from last year's event, so please refer to them when planning your excursion this year!
MAP of YORNOYO 2023

Highlight of Yokohama" - 5 minutes of vibrant light and music

The "Highlight of Yokohama" will allow you to experience the moment (the highlight) when the entire city, including the area near the port, historical buildings, and buildings of various shapes and sizes, will be blended with light and music. This will be a 5-minute spectacular show with 40 facilities participating in the production, the largest ever!
Highlights of Yokohama
Every 30 minutes, there will be 2 types of productions, one of which will be performed by Yokohama residents and one by the Yokohama City Government. One of them is an arrangement of "Yokohama City Song," a familiar song to Yokohama residents. If possible, we would like to hear two kinds of music.
The main viewpoint is the "Yokohama Port Osanbashi International Passenger Boat Terminal Rooftop Plaza," but there are four other viewpoints [Y Container] where you can enjoy music with light. The locations are Rinko Park, Yokohama Hammerhead, Kishamichi, and ZOU-NO-HANA Park, where you can enjoy the music and different locations.

Location: The entire city of Yokohama city center waterfront area
Time: 17:30/18:00/18:30/19:00/19:30/20:00/20:30/21:00 (5 minutes each)
[A view from ZOU-NO-HANA Park

Interactive Projection Mapping Responding to Movement [Y-Cube

How about not only watching the illumination but also being a part of the production?
Y Cube] is one of Japan's largest interactive projection mapping displays, over 100 meters in height, that responds to the movements of people.
Y Cube
A giant cube approximately 14 meters high will appear in the Shinko Chuo Plaza. Why don't you have a new experience in the space of interactive digital art spreading around the cube?

Location: Shinko Chuo Plaza
Hours: 17:00 - 21:05
Access: 8 min. walk from Bashamichi Station on the Minato Mirai Line
10 min. walk from Nihon-odori Station on the Minato Mirai Line
13 min. walk from Sakuragi-cho Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku/Negishi Line and Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line
[A view from the Shinko District

Y-Terminal, a special seat for the night view of Yokohama

The main viewpoint of "Highlight of Yokohama" is located on Osanbashi Bridge, which juts out from the land. The Osanbashi Bridge is a special seat for the "Highlights of Yokohama" and the "Y-Terminal", a projection mapping show that spreads out on the wavy wooden deck.
Y Terminal
In addition to the large-scale projection mapping, searchlights and lasers are also used in the Y Terminal.
This is a must-see for visitors to the "YORNOYO 2023" event.

Location: Port of Yokohama Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal (Osanbashi Rooftop Plaza)
Hours: 17:00 - 21:05
Access: 7-minute walk from Nihon-odori Station on the Minatomirai Line
15-minute walk from Kannai Station on the JR Keihin Tohoku/Negishi Line and Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line
[A view from Osanbashi Bridge

Illumination Event in Yamashita Park Area "Irmine Yokohama 2023 - Yokohama's Future Shines Brightly

An illumination event by world-renowned lighting designer Mikiko Ishii and Paris-based designer Akari Ishii Lisa will also be held.
A new art light work and sound collaboration will be developed around Yamashita Park and the festival square, and a promenade of light will be created by the illumination of Yamashita Park Avenue and the ginkgo trees. This is also a must-visit event.

Illumine Yokohama 2023 - Yokohama's future shines brightly
Planning and design: Mother-daughter duo by Mikiko Ishii and Akari Ishii Liisa

Period: December 1 (Fri.) - December 31 (Sun.) 17:00 - 21:05
Location: Yamashita Park
Admission: Free
Access: 3 min. walk from "Motomachi/China Town" station on Minatomirai Line
JR Keihin Tohoku/Negishi Line / Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line Kannai station 20-minute walk from

A countdown event on December 31 (Sun.), 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. is under consideration!

Click here for more details about the outline of the event and each event.

Yokohama <Yolnoyo 2023> official website

Access to the main viewpoint, Port of Yokohama Osanbashi International Passenger Boat Terminal

Illumination in 2023 will be "Yolnoyo 2023", Yokohama of light appearing at night.

This is an overview of "YORUNOYO 2023" and the highlights of the festival in 2023. The entire city is illuminated, and many facilities are participating, so you can enjoy the illumination from various points.
*and trip. will be releasing "Recommended Accommodations," "Model Course," and "First Day Report" to enjoy "YORUNOYO 2023" in the future. Please check *and trip. to learn more about the event before you go and visit "Yolnoyo 2023.
For train + accommodation reservations in the Yokohama area, please visit [ JR East View Dynamic Rail Package ]
Yokohama "YORNOYO 2023" of lights appearing at night has finally started!
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