Yokohama Bay Quarter to Host Summer Tradition 'Yokohama Lantern Night' from May 30 to September 23, 2026

Yokohama Bay Quarter, a shopping mall at the east exit of Yokohama Station operated by Yokohama Dia Building Management Co., Ltd. (Location: Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama; President: Takeo Fukui), will host the summer illumination event 'Yokohama Lantern Night' from Saturday, May 30 to Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Well-received since 2019, this event has gathered attention as a summer tradition in Yokohama. This year, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the facility's opening, the event will be upgraded with a record-high 1,000 lanterns inside the building, and photo spots expanded to three locations including the main square. Colorful lanterns, each handmade by Vietnamese artisans, will brightly decorate the entire venue.

In addition to the Ao Dai dress-up experience that was popular last year and a lottery to win a round-trip ticket to Vietnam in cooperation with Vietnam Airlines, this year offers diverse content. This includes a 'Lantern Painting Experience' for families to enjoy, and a special program 'Grown-up's Late Night' where adults can comfortably enjoy the evening.

'Grown-up's Late Night' is an event where visitors can feel the worldview of Yokohama Bay Quarter's concept, 'Otori Resort' (Neighboring Resort). Surrounded by the gentle light of the lanterns and the pleasant evening breeze, guests can chat with loved ones and spend a relaxing time. It provides a special moment to fully enjoy the evening hours at Yokohama Bay Quarter, as if enjoying a late night at a resort.

Please enjoy the special 'Yokohama Lantern Night' commemorating the 20th anniversary.

A Special Lantern Night Commemorating the 20th Anniversary: A Record 1,000 Lanterns Gently Wrap the Venue

A special lantern night to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the opening.

Decorating the venue are approximately 1,000 lanterns, the most ever. The colorful lights, carefully tailored one by one by Vietnamese artisans, gorgeously stage the space with vibrant colors during the day, and while enveloping it in soft light at night, invite you into a magical world brimming with exoticism.

A new highlight this year is the 'Lantern Cube', about 4m high. Stepping into the space surrounded by lanterns on all four sides unfolds an unprecedented immersive experience enveloped in light. Furthermore, a photo spot inspired by lantern-selling stalls reminiscent of the townscape of Hoi An, Vietnam, will also appear. You can enjoy a special moment in a heart-fluttering, photogenic space that looks great no matter where you take a picture.

[Event Overview]

Period: Saturday, May 30 – Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Time: 11:00 – 23:00 (Illumination from 17:00)

Venue: Yokohama Bay Quarter 3F Main Square, and 3 other locations inside

Fee: Free admission

Location: 1-10 Kinko-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama

(3 minutes walk from Yokohama Station Kita East Exit A)

Event URL:

https://www.yokohama-bayquarter.com/20th/lantern-night

'Vietnam Day' to Touch and Enjoy Vietnamese Culture

During the event period, 'Vietnam Day', where you can touch Vietnamese culture, will be held. In this event, we will conduct an experience of wearing the traditional Vietnamese costume 'Ao Dai' and sell Vietnamese general goods, which are also popular as souvenirs. Furthermore, a lantern painting experience session will be newly held this year. You can experience the charm of Vietnamese culture in a magical space.

[Event Overview]

Dates: June 27 (Sat) & 28 (Sun), September 5 (Sat) & 6 (Sun)

Time: 12:00 – 15:00 / 16:30 – 20:00 *Content varies by time zone

Location: Yokohama Bay Quarter 3F Main Square, 6F Multipurpose Room

◆ Lantern Painting Experience

You can draw a picture on a lantern of the same size as those decorated at the venue to make an original lantern. You can take the lantern you made home.

Time: 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 each day

Capacity: 15 people per session

Location: Yokohama Bay Quarter 6F Multipurpose Room

Fee: 4,000 yen/person *Advance reservation required

Reservation method: Please check from the special website

◆ Ao Dai Dress-up Experience

Experience wearing the traditional Vietnamese costume 'Ao Dai'. You can enjoy taking pictures at the venue and shopping while wearing a brightly colored Ao Dai. Vietnamese staff residing in Japan will assist with dressing.

Time: 17:00 – 20:00 (return by 20:00)

*Numbered tickets will be distributed in front of the multipurpose room from 16:30

Location: Yokohama Bay Quarter 6F Multipurpose Room

Fee: From 1,500 yen (Pay locally on the day, cash only)

*Ao Dai fabric is thin and somewhat sheer