Yokohama Sparkling Twilight
A summer seaside festival at Yamashita Park with parades, a lit-up boat procession and fireworks over Yokohama Bay.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/07/18 07:00 – 2026/07/19
- Where
- Yamashita Park & Yokohama Port（279 Yamashita-cho, Naka Ward, Yokohama）
- City
- Yokohama
- Getting there
- Walk from Motomachi-Chukagai or Nihon-odori Stn
- Price
- Free
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
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
Dates can vary year to year — check the city tourism site. Arrive before sunset to claim a bayfront spot for the fireworks.