Highlights
- Evening fireworks over the bay
- Illuminated boat and parade performances
- Seaside festival atmosphere at Yamashita Park
Background & story
Held early each summer at Yamashita Park, Sparkling Twilight celebrates the start of Yokohama's port summer season with parades, music and fireworks.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Walk from Motomachi-Chukagai or Nihon-odori Stn Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- date night, families, groups of friends
Good to know
Dates can vary year to year — check the city tourism site. Arrive before sunset to claim a bayfront spot for the fireworks.
Getting there
Yamashita Park & Yokohama Port — 279 Yamashita-cho, Naka Ward, Yokohama