Festivals & local eventsDec 5 (Sat) – Mar 31 (Wed)

Yokohama Illumination 2026 (Yokohama Illumina Square, Yokohama Station West Exit)

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Yokohama Station West Exit plaza and 10 other venues

Japanese title: ヨコハマイルミネーション2026（ヨコハマイルミナスクエア・横浜駅西口）

Dates: Dec 5 (Sat) – Mar 31 (Wed)
Hours: Hours: please check with the organizer
Price: See the official page for prices
Where: Yokohama Station West Exit plaza and 10 other venues (Yokohama Sta.)

Also bookable nearby: Tokyo Subway Ticket (24/48/72 h) on Klook →PR

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5 pm: the Baccarat chandelier lights up for the season / Ice skating on a Ginza rooftop / About 110 works from the Musée d’Orsay, opening day

The West Exit illumination centers on the station plaza and links 10 surrounding venues with light. It runs about four months, from December to the end of March, so it can be seen well into the new year. One of the main events of THE YOKOHAMA ILLUMINATION.

Dates: Dec 5 (Sat) – Mar 31 (Wed)
Time: Hours: please check with the organizer
Price: See the official page for prices
Venue: Yokohama Station West Exit plaza and 10 other venues
Nearest station: Yokohama Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

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Dec 5 (Sat), also nearby

Open Dec 5 (Sat), within walking distance

Art exhibitionsAkane Yamamoto: KIRIKANE Sculpture (Sogo Museum of Art)Yokohama · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · 10:00–20:00

Pop-upsPlanetaria YOKOHAMA "Illumination Welcome Dome"Shin-takashima · 1.0 km, about 15 min on foot from here · 10:00–21:00

Food eventsWinter Afternoon Tea: Red Fruits and White Chocolate (Hilton Yokohama, Bar & Lounge Melody)Shin-takashima · 1.1 km, about 17 min on foot from here · 13:00–15:30

Food eventsChristmas Afternoon Tea with Lindt Chocolate (The Westin Yokohama)Shin-takashima · 1.2 km, about 19 min on foot from here · 11:30–22:00

Distance from major stations

From Yokohama: 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot
From Hiranumabashi: 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot
From Shin-takashima: 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot
From Kanagawa (Keikyu): 0.9 km, about 14 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

Akane Yamamoto: KIRIKANE Sculpture (Sogo Museum of Art)Sogo Museum of Art (Sogo Yokohama 6F) (Yokohama Sta.) · 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot from here · Oct 24 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)
20th Anniversary Sapphire Blue Christmas (Yokohama Bay Quarter x MOTHERHOUSE)Yokohama Bay Quarter 3F Bay Park and other areas (Yokohama Sta.) · 0.4 km, about 7 min on foot from here · Nov 18 (Wed) – Dec 25 (Fri)
Bosai Park 2026: Play & Learn Disaster Prevention Sports Festa (Yokohama Disaster Prevention Center)Yokohama Disaster Prevention Center & Sawatari Chuo Park (Yokohama Sta.) · 0.6 km, about 9 min on foot from here · Dec 12 (Sat)
The Era of Gallé, Daum and Lalique: Evolution of Glass Art (Mirai Museum)Mirai Museum (Minatomirai Gakuen Bldg. 2F) (Shin-takashima Sta.) · 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot from here · Sep 11 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun)
hololive RECORDS MUSIC STAGE 2027 (K-Arena Yokohama)K-Arena Yokohama (Shin-takashima Sta.) · 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot from here · Jan 9 (Sat) – Jan 10 (Sun)
Winter Market Yokohama (MM Terrace)MM Terrace 1F and Green Theater outdoor lawn (Shin-takashima Sta.) · 0.9 km, about 14 min on foot from here · Dec 5 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)

Places near here that were on Japanese TV

日本酒・魚料理横浜酒槽Featured on Hirunandesu! (Oct 9, 2026) · about 5 min walk from the venueMap Episode notes (Japanese page)

Shops and inns featured on Japanese TV within 1 km of the venue (walking times are estimates). Check hours and closing days with the shop. Not affiliated with the shows or broadcasters.

Food and cafes nearby

Restaurants Cafes Halal food Dog-friendly cafes

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FAQ

When is Yokohama Illumination 2026 (Yokohama Illumina Square, Yokohama Station West Exit)?: Dec 5 (Sat) – Mar 31 (Wed)
What are the opening hours of Yokohama Illumination 2026 (Yokohama Illumina Square, Yokohama Station West Exit)?: Hours: please check with the organizer Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Yokohama Illumination 2026 (Yokohama Illumina Square, Yokohama Station West Exit) cost?: See the official page for prices
Where is Yokohama Illumination 2026 (Yokohama Illumina Square, Yokohama Station West Exit) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Yokohama Station West Exit plaza and 10 other venues. The nearest station is Yokohama Sta..

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Checked against the official page on November 10, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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