Have the illumination all to yourself! 4 hotels best suited for sightseeing in Yokohama Yokohama of lights appearing at night (YORNOYO 2023)

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You can also have the illumination of "Yokohama <Yolnoyo 2023> of light that appears at night" all to yourself! 4 hotels perfect for sightseeing in Yokohama

The Yokohama Night of Lights (YORNOYO 2023) will be held from November 27, 2023 (Monday) to January 4, 2024 (Thursday), and the waterfront area of central Yokohama will be decorated with even more spectacular lights. During the day, visitors can enjoy eating authentic Chinese food in Chinatown and shopping at the Red Brick Warehouse. In the evening, you can enjoy the night view from Yamashita Park or Osanbashi Bridge, and you will never get bored even if you spend a whole day there. The Yokohama illumination is one of the most popular events in the city. How about enjoying such illumination from the comfort of your room?

In this issue, we introduce four hotels where you can enjoy Yokohama even more by staying overnight. You can enjoy the scenery that you can only see if you stay at a hotel, and you can also enjoy a lot of Yokohama's originality in the hotel's breakfast.

The "Yokohama of Lights Revealed at Night (YORNOYO 2023)" will be held from November 27, 2023 (Monday) to January 4, 2024 (Thursday)!

Yokohama of Light at Night <Yolnoyo 2023> (November 27, 2023 - January 4, 2024)
The entire city of Yokohama will be illuminated by lights and music in a spectacular show, large-scale projection mapping at the Shinko Chuo Plaza and the Port of Yokohama Osanbashi International Passenger Boat Terminal, and illumination throughout Yamashita Park, creating a beautiful illuminated Yokohama in the winter night.

Yokohama of Light at Night <YORINOYO 2023>
Theme: "Circle, Encounter, Mix"
Period: Monday, November 27, 2023 - Thursday, January 4, 2024, 17:00 - 21:05
Location: Central Waterfront Area of Yokohama (Shinko Chuo Plaza, Port of Yokohama Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal, Yamashita Park and others)
Admission: Free

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An image map of the year 2023 is also introduced. Please take a look at it for reference.

Hotel New Grand, an authentic European-style hotel born in the early Showa period

Away from the bustling atmosphere of Chinatown and the Minatomirai district, the Yamashita Park area offers a relaxing time. Among the buildings, there is one that combines elegance and Showa-era retro style. That is the Hotel New Grand, which we will introduce here. It is well known that seafood doria, spaghetti Neapolitan, and pudding à la mode were born in the hotel's kitchen.
Hotel New Grand exterior

This European-style hotel was established in the early Showa period. What are the features of the exterior and interior?

It was built as a symbol of reconstruction after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, funded by the city of Yokohama and local business leaders. It opened as a guesthouse to welcome guests from abroad in the international port city of Yokohama. It was designed by architect Hitoshi Watanabe, who later designed the Wako Building in Ginza and the main building of the Tokyo National Museum.
The Lobby on the 2nd floor of the main building
Main Building Grand Staircase

Le Normandie, where you can have breakfast while overlooking the Port of Yokohama.

The main dining room of Hotel New Grand was laid out based on the concept of the dining room of the Normandy, a luxury liner that was called the flower of the Atlantic. It is an open-air restaurant overlooking the Port of Yokohama.

One dish we recommend is the "Montecristo Sandwich. It is a fluffy French toast made with homemade bread and sandwiched between crispy bacon and melted cheese. The sweetness of the French toast and the saltiness of the cheese and bacon create a perfect harmony.
Breakfast at Le Normandie

Rooms with a view of the illumination

Starting in 2023, "Illumine Yokohama 2023 - Yokohama's Future Shines Brightly" will be held in Yamashita Park, Yokohama, in collaboration with "Yokohama <Yorunoyo 2023>," from December 1 (Fri.) to December 31 (Sun.), 2023.

Since the main venue for this event is Yamashita Park, we recommend rooms with a Bay View or Bay Front in the Tower Building. Rooms on the Minatomirai side will offer a night view of Yokohama, while rooms on the Marine Tower side will offer the lights of the Marine Tower and the Bay Bridge, so you can enjoy the night view from any room.
Tower Wing Superior Floor Bay Front Corner Double
Tower Wing Superior Floor Bay Front Hollywood Twin

Hotel staff recommends ways to spend time at the hotel.

From December 1 (Friday) to December 25 (Monday), 2023, the lobby on the 2nd floor of the Main Wing and the lobby of the Tower Wing will be decorated with a Christmas tree, creating an even more special atmosphere. (The Christmas tree in The Lobby on the 2nd floor of the Main Wing may or may not be visible depending on the availability of banquet rooms.)

The courtyard of the main building will also be decorated from December 1 (Fri.) to December 25 (Mon.) as the "Garden of Light" in the "Yokohama of Light Revealed at Night (YORINOYO 2023)" event, which attracted many guests last year as well. Rooms in the tower pavilion, with its large windows, offer a picturesque view from sunset to night. Please enjoy your stay at the hotel just by looking out the window.
The "Garden of Light," an event linked to "YORNOYO 2023," Yokohama of Light, which appears at night (image shown in 2022).
The Lobby on the 2nd floor of the Main Wing (Image: 2022)
Hotel New Grand official HP
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Multifunctional hotel equipped with everything from convenience stores to laundry facilities Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel

The hotel is conveniently located just a minute walk from JR Sakuragicho Station. On weekdays, the hotel is popular with business travelers on business trips and academic conferences, and on weekends and holidays, it is crowded with people attending events in the neighborhood and people traveling with family and friends for sightseeing purposes.
Exterior view of Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel

Secrets of the hotel's popularity among a wide range of people, from tourists to business travelers

The hotel has a convenience store, laundry, and restaurant area, making it a safe choice for those who are staying for a long period of time or are unfamiliar with the area. In recent years, the hotel has been attracting many visitors from overseas, especially from Asian countries.
Hotel lobby

The chef's recommended local corner is popular! Enjoy Yokohama's unique breakfast!

At the breakfast buffet, the chef recommends the "Local Corner. In addition to Neapolitan and Sanma-men, which originated in Yokohama, there are a variety of dishes "unique to Yokohama" such as shumai and other Chinese dishes. Please enjoy as much as you like from a buffet-style menu of about 40 kinds of specialties, including salads with customizable toppings, Japanese side dishes, and desserts.
Breakfast local corner

Rooms with a view of the illumination

In the sea-side rooms, you can see the sparkling night view of Minato Mirai including Cosmo Clock 21 (Ferris wheel) at night and the beautiful sunrise in the early morning. You will be able to enjoy the ever-changing view of Minato Mirai. We also provide "how to take pictures of the night view" in the ocean-side guest rooms, so why not take a commemorative picture to make your stay at the hotel memorable?
Non-smoking sea-side standard double room
Non-smoking sea-side superior twin room

How to spend time in the hotel and Minato Mirai recommended by the hotel staff

We recommend a tour of the illumination starting from the hotel. In Minato Mirai in winter, there are many illumination spots within walking distance from the hotel, such as the "Yokohama of Light Revealed at Night (YORNOYO 2023)," as well as the glittering Christmas trees in commercial facilities and street illumination along Grand Mall Park and other areas.

The hotel has created an original "Illumination Map" to coincide with the illumination season, which will be distributed in the lobby. (The map will be available from mid-November.) Please use the map when touring the illumination spots.
Night view from sea-side guest room
Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel official HP

The patissier's special sweets are very popular! New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium

New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium is located in the shopping town "Colette Mare", a 1-minute walk from JR Sakuragicho Station. There is also a movie theater and a membership fitness studio in the same building for a more fulfilling hotel life. Rooms on the ocean side and the restaurant "THE sea" offer a wonderful view of the Minato Mirai 21 area, which can truly be called an "impressive night view".
New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium Exterior

Half Buffet Salad & Sweets at THE sea Restaurant

Enjoy the view of Yokohama's Minato Mirai and a special moment at Restaurant Downtown Dining & Cafe The Sea, where you can enjoy a half buffet of salads and sweets for both lunch and dinner. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres made with seasonal ingredients and fresh vegetable salads as much as you like.
Restaurant Downtown Dining & Cafe The Sea
Among the sweets, the handmade sweets specially made by the patissier are very popular. The strawberry shortcake, in particular, is light and easy to eat with cream, and many customers say they end up eating too much.
Salad & Sweets Half Buffet A wide variety of sweets
Salad & Sweets Half Buffet Salad and small bowl

Rooms with a view of the illumination

We recommend the Bay View Room (ocean side, Ferris wheel side) where you can enjoy the impressive night view of Minato Mirai. The height of the bed has been carefully designed so that you can enjoy the night view from the spacious window while lying on the bed.
Bay View Superior Twin

Hotel staff recommends the best way to spend time in Minato Mirai

We recommend that you visit the YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN in front of Sakuragi-cho Station, go shopping around the Akarenga area, or go a little further to Yokohama Chinatown to enjoy the daytime and nighttime views while eating and walking around the area.
Toast to the night view
New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium official HP

Enjoy a resort-like atmosphere in the city at the Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel

The hotel is located at 1-1-1 Minato Mirai, a symbolic location that marks the beginning of the city. Taking advantage of its location facing the Port of Yokohama, the bright and airy guest rooms with large windows make you feel like you are at a resort. The hotel's unobstructed view of the harbor offers a panoramic view of the Yokohama Bay Bridge and ships passing by.
Hotel exterior

The building was designed in the motif of "a sailboat's sail with the wind in its face. What are the features of the exterior and interior?

The exterior of the hotel, with its motif of "wind-infused sailboat sails," together with the other facilities of Pacifico Yokohama (National Convention Hall: seashells, Exhibition Hall: waves, Conference Center: light reflecting off the waves), is a symbolic design that expresses a sense of unity with the sea. The hotel is lit up in accordance with the phases of the moon, so that it is brightly lit on new moon nights and illuminated with less light on full moon nights.
Hotel lobby

Breakfast, which satisfies both body and soul with delicious food and beautiful scenery.

The breakfast buffet offers a view of the Port of Yokohama and a varied menu. Breads and danishes baked at the hotel every morning and egg dishes made to order, such as omelets and fried eggs, are popular items. Other items on the buffet board include cereals, salads, fresh fruits, rice, miso soup, baked fish, simmered dishes, and other Japanese dishes, as well as yaki-saoli and other dishes from the Japanese and Western cuisines.
Live kitchen
Variety of dishes
For room service breakfast, the Intercontinental Breakfast is popular, where you can choose your favorite items from the menu, such as cereals and egg dishes.
Room Service Breakfast

Rooms with a view of the illumination

Premium rooms are recommended. Two types of rooms are available: city view rooms with a panoramic night view of Minato Mirai, and harbor view rooms with a close view of the ocean. The large windows offer a panoramic night view of Minato Mirai and the ocean. The rooms are simple and comfortable, yet calculated to allow you to enjoy the scenery spread out before you with all your senses.
Premium guest rooms

Hotel staff recommends the best way to spend time in Minato Mirai

We recommend an evening cruise on the hotel's exclusive cruise ship, Le Grand Bleu, which cruises the canals. The ship was built with the view from the sea in mind, and offers a beautiful night view of the Minato Mirai 21 district. If your timing is right, you can even get a close-up view of the large cruise ships docked at Osanbashi Bridge and Shinko Wharf from a very powerful angle.
Le Grand Bleu, the hotel's exclusive cruise ship
Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel official HP

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Yokohama <Yon-no-Yo 2023> of lights appearing at night Recommended Accommodations

We have introduced accommodation facilities where you can enjoy the illumination of Yokohama "YORNOYO 2023" at night and the night view of Yokohama all to yourself from the comfort of your room. Why don't you enjoy active sightseeing in Yokohama during the day and relax at night with the view from your hotel?
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