EXPLORE YOKOHAMA

InterContinental Yokohama Grand is located at 1-1 Minatomirai, a modern area facing Yokohama Port.
The area around the hotel is lined with facilities where you can experience shopping, gourmet food, art, and entertainment.
Yokohama is also a historic city that was one of the first to adopt Western culture after opening its port.
Come explore and experience the charm of Yokohama, a city where history and the future coexist.

Recommended spots

Experience History and NatureRinko Park: Located in the outdoor area of PACIFICO Yokohama, this is the largest green space in the Minatomirai district. It boasts a location overlooking Yokohama Port. With its spacious lawn, tidal pond, and various art installations, it's a relaxing space full of attractions.; Learn more

Great for FamiliesYokohama Cosmo World: This urban amusement park is symbolized by the 112.5-meter-tall "Cosmo Clock 21," one of the world's largest Ferris wheels. It consists of three zones: "Wonder Amuse Zone," "Burano Street Zone," and "Kids Carnival Zone," where visitors can enjoy various attractions such as roller coasters, merry-go-rounds, and haunted houses.; Learn more

Ideal for DatesYOKOHAMA AIR CABIN®: Japan’s first urban loop-style gondola lift, this line connects JR Sakuragicho Station with Canal Park in the Shinko district. Enjoy a five-minute aerial ride, taking in sweeping views of Minatomirai from heights of up to 40 meters.; Learn more

Family-FriendlyCup Noodles Museum Yokohama: This is an experiential food education museum created to foster children's creativity and spirit of inquiry. Through exhibits and experiences related to the history and development of instant ramen, you can have fun while learning about the "creative thinking" of Momofuku Ando, who invented instant ramen and revolutionized food culture. The museum is dotted with ideas to give you hints for "perseverance" and "invention and discovery," so you can discover your own creative thinking.; Learn more

Shopping andDiningYokohama Hammerhead: Located about a 10-minute walk from the hotel, this complex at Shinko Pier in Minato Mirai 21 district integrates a passenger ship terminal (CIQ facility), the InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 hotel, and experiential shops themed around "food." The massive structure at the tip of Shinko Pier is Japan's first port cargo handling crane, built in 1914. It has been designated a Civil Engineering Heritage Site by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers as a valuable historical relic. Its hammer-like shape has earned it the nickname "Hammerhead Crane," which became the origin of the facility's name. Even now, more than 100 years after its construction, it continues to watch over the seas of Yokohama.; Learn more

Shopping and DiningYokohamaRed Brick Warehouse: This historic brick building was constructed in the late Meiji to early Taisho period as a model warehouse for the nation. It offers a variety of entertainment options, including shopping, dining, events, and concerts.; Learn more

Recommended for dates:Konica Minolta Planetarium YOKOHAMA - Planetarium: This planetarium facility is designed for adults, offering an immersive experience of the starry sky through realistic visuals and storytelling. Located in the urban area of Minatomirai, it provides a slightly luxurious, glamping-like stargazing experience where you can fully enjoy nature. The vivid and beautiful images of the starry sky projected by the LED dome system create an immersive feeling, as if you were actually in outer space.; Learn more

Experience history and natureSankeien Garden: This Japanese garden was created by businessman and tea master Hara Sankei. It contains 17 historical buildings, including 10 designated as important cultural properties by the nation and 3 designated as tangible cultural properties by Yokohama City, and is in harmony with the garden, which makes use of the undulating terrain of the vast grounds.; Learn more

Recommended for familiesYokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise: This is a multi-purpose marine leisure facility that includes an aquarium, amusement park, shopping area, restaurants, hotel, marina, and more.; Learn more

Shopping andDiningNoge Town: Noge, located on the opposite side of Sakuragicho Station from Minatomirai district, is a vibrant area of Yokohama known for its deep and authentic drinking scene, boasting approximately 600 restaurants and bars. This nostalgic neighborhood, retaining the charm of the Showa era, offers a diverse array of unique and delicious establishments, from traditional izakayas serving yakitori, oden, offal, and sushi, to trendy cafes, bars, and pubs. *Image is for illustrative purposes only.; Learn more

Shopping andDiningYokohama Chinatown: This Chinatown boasts one of the largest scales in the world and is counted among Japan's three major Chinatowns. More than 600 shops, including restaurants serving Chinese cuisine and general stores, are crammed together. The distinctive gates seen throughout the area are "paifang" (archways), built according to the principles of feng shui. There is also the "Guan Di Temple," which enshrines Guan Yu as the god of business prosperity, and the "Mazu Temple," which enshrines the goddess who protects safe voyages.; Learn more

Shopping and DiningYokohamaMotomachi Shopping Street: This shopping district developed around the time Yokohama Port opened, attracting shops catering to foreigners. The 600-meter-long main street is lined with renowned shops selling high-quality goods that are popular with locals as well. The side streets are dotted with stylish cafes, unique雑貨 shops, and highly-rated restaurants, making it a great place for a stroll.; Learn more

January Events
February Events
November Events
December Events

January Events

Artlink at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse: "Ice Coming Together"

Saturday, November 28, 2026 - Sunday, February 14, 2027

Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza

One of the attractions of this seaside outdoor art rink is that you can enjoy the unique winter scenery, a blend of night views, illuminations, and historical buildings, while skating. For its 22nd year, this season the event welcomes "tamari architects," an architectural and landscape design firm, as the artist, and will feature three-dimensional expressions and spatial designs using materials such as resin and fabric.

Find out more about this event

February Events

Artlink at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse: "Ice Coming Together"

Saturday, November 28, 2026 - Sunday, February 14, 2027

Find out more about this event

November Events

Marie Antoinette style

Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Monday, November 23, 2026 (Holiday)

Venue: Yokohama Museum of Art
The exhibition was planned at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London and was held there until March 22, 2026. The Yokohama Museum of Art will be the first stop on its world tour and the only venue in Japan.

Find out more about this event

The sailing ship Nippon Maru with all its sails unfurled.

November 3, 2026, November 15 (Sun)

Location: Sailing ship Nippon Maru

It's a special day when you can see the beautiful sight of the "Swan of the Pacific" with all its sails unfurled. This is done by hand each time by approximately 80 volunteers.

Find out more about this event

Yokohama Night Flowers 2026 (Fireworks)

Saturday, November 14, 2026, Saturday, December 12, Thursday, December 24, Thursday, December 31, 2026

Location: Shinko Pier, Osanbashi Pier *Fireworks launch site
Time: Each session from 19:00 to 19:05

Find out more about this event

Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

November 20th (Friday) - December 25th (Friday), 2026

Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza

Set against the backdrop of the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, which boasts a history of over 110 years, and overlooking the night view of the sea and Minatomirai Mirai, this is an authentic Christmas market where you can enjoy classic German Christmas market foods and goods in a venue lined with traditional wooden huts ("Hütte") imported from Germany.

Find out more about this event

Artlink at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse: "Ice Coming Together"

Saturday, November 28, 2026 - Sunday, February 14, 2027

Find out more about this event

December Events

YORUNOYO 2026

December 4th (Friday) - 30th (Wednesday), 2026 17:00 - 21:05

This is one of the largest illumination events in Japan, held in Yokohama, one of Japan's new top three cities for night views.
"Highlight of Yokohama," a five-minute spectacle show in which the entire city is synchronized with light and music, is the largest event to date, with the addition of the restaurant cruise ship "Marine Rouge" as a new performance venue.

Find out more about this event

Castle EXPO 2026

Saturday, December 19th and Sunday, December 20th, 2026

Venue: PACIFICO Yokohama North and other venues

Castle EXPO is Japan's largest castle festival, held annually in December at PACIFICO Yokohama since 2016, with the aim of promoting and developing castle culture and fostering interaction among castle enthusiasts. It is an event that has gained strong support, bringing together "castles," "castle specialists," and "castle fans" from all over Japan.

Find out more about this event