The festival typically occurs in early October. The exact dates vary each year, so check the official website for current details.
Attendees can enjoy cultural performances such as traditional dances, live music, and demonstrations. There are also workshops, international food stalls, and craft vendors.
No, admission to the festival is free. However, you may need to pay for food, drinks, and purchases from vendors.
Yamashita Park is accessible via public transport. You can take the train to Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minatomirai Line, which is a short walk from the park. Buses and taxis are also convenient options.
Yamashita Park is one of my favorite places to relax in the city. Stretching along the waterfront, it offers stunning views of the Port of Yokohama and the impressive Hikawa Maru ship. The park is beautifully maintained, especially the rose garden, which is breathtaking when in full bloom.
It’s the perfect spot for a peaceful stroll, people-watching, or enjoying the sea breeze. Its proximity to Chinatown and Minato Mirai makes it a great middle point for a day of exploring. Whether you’re here for the sunset or a morning walk, the atmosphere is always refreshing and romantic!
Yamashita Park is certainly one of Yokohama’s most popular tourist spots. While it offers something to enjoy in every season, I absolutely love roses, so I visited during the rose season in May.
The roses were in full bloom against the backdrop of the iconic “Hikawa Maru” and the Marine Tower. I was blessed with beautiful, sunny weather that day!
Apparently, this park served as a settlement for Americans and Europeans from the late Edo period through the Meiji era. Traces of that history still remain, and there are museums about the history. It reminded me of a popular song: “The Girl in the Red Shoes.”
I considered taking the subway, but I was in the mood to take my time enjoying Chinatown. So, I decided to walk through Chinatown to Ishikawacho Station. I loved the pandas. Arigato.
A nice park for an evening walk. Walked along the seaside and saw the iconic Hikawa Maru ship docked by the harbor. In distance, we spotted the glowing Minato Mirai ferris wheel
A beautiful park welcoming visitors either beautiful greeneries and flowers.
Another famous ship is also docked here for visiting.
Souvenir shops and cafes exist beset for refreshments.
Beautiful place to walk around and relax. So many places to sit, whether it’s park benches or if you bring a picnic mat, designated picnic spots. We sat under the cherry blossoms & read our books - it was incredibly relaxing.
