Highlights
- Open-air sunset-to-night boat party across Yokohama bay, departing Zou-no-hana Pier
- Special guest DANTZ (LA-based), plus a main deck and second floor of DJs
- Capacity limited (~180); door ¥5,000 / advance ¥4,500, plus a one-drink charge
Background & story
UP BEAT! (since 2002) marks its 24th anniversary with a sunset-to-night boat party across Yokohama bay, bringing overseas-style open-air cruise culture to the celebration with special guest DANTZ.
Launched in 2002, UP BEAT! has spent more than two decades as one of Japan's longest-running house-music parties — a true gateway to the dance floor, built on the simple idea of "Uplifting Dance Music."
For the 24th anniversary, UP BEAT! takes the party onto the water: a Sunset Boat Party sailing from Zou-no-hana Pier in Yokohama. As the boat sets out you catch the golden-hour sunset over the bay; as night falls the cruise drifts past the glittering waterfront skyline — open-air, sea breeze, groove and dance music as one. It is the most atmospheric stop on the 2026 anniversary series.
The essentials
- Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Open: 18:30 · sets sail into the evening, returning by 22:00
- Door: ¥5,000 (advance reservation ¥4,500); one-drink charge applies separately
- Capacity: limited (around 180) — reservation strongly recommended
- Departure: Zou-no-hana Pier, Yokohama
Why this one is special
- An open-air cruise across Tokyo Bay — sunset to night skyline, the kind of boat-party culture more common overseas, here for one night only.
- Special guest DANTZ, now based in Los Angeles and a regular at big parties around the world.
- Two decks of music: house veterans on the main deck and a strong second-floor crew.
Line-up
- Guest: DANTZ
- Main Deck: YAMARIKI · JUN OIKAWA · SOUKI YAMASHITA · HiToMi
- Second Floor: Onsawa & TKC · VINCENT FAVARD · KOBA☆CHI · KANKAN · Saki
Venue & access — Zou-no-hana Pier
Zou-no-hana Pier sits inside Zou-no-hana Park on the Yokohama waterfront (Kaigan-dori 1, Naka-ku), next to the Osanbashi pier and the Red Brick Warehouse.
- Minatomirai Line, Nihon-odori Station — about 3 min on foot from Exit 1
- JR / Subway Kannai Station — about 10 min on foot
Good to know
- It is a boat: arrive in good time to board before departure — you cannot catch it once it sails.
- Budget for the separate one-drink charge, and bring a light layer for the sea breeze after dark.
More from the series
Times, prices and capacity are set by the organiser — confirm on the official ticket page before you book.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- About 3 min on foot from Exit 1 of Nihon-odori Station (Minatomirai Line); about 10 min from Kannai Station (JR / Subway). The pier is inside Zou-no-hana Park, next to Osanbashi and the Red Brick Warehouse. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Door ¥5,000 / advance ¥4,500 (separate one-drink charge); capacity limited (~180). Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- music fans, groups of friends, date night
Good to know
It's a boat — board well before departure, and budget for the separate one-drink charge plus a light layer for the sea breeze.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the UP BEAT! Sunset Boat Party 2026 still coming up?
- No -- it took place on Jul 26, 2026. UP BEAT!'s 24th-anniversary series concludes Aug 8, 2026 with The Gathering at BANK30, Tokyo.
Getting there
Zou-no-hana Pier (Zou-no-hana Park), Yokohama — Kaigan-dori 1, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa (Zou-no-hana Park)