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.
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)