Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Since its first opening, Yokohama Station changed locations three times. This is an exhibition showcasing the history of the Yokohama railroad, from the Meiji Restoration through the Showa reign. Features 160 specially exhibited photos and maps.
Date&Time: – Jan 12 (Holiday) 9:30-17:00
Location: Museum of Yokohama Urban History (Yokohama Toshi Hatten Kinenkan) (No. 3 exit of Nihon Odori Stn, Minatomirai Line)
Fee: \500
Inquiries: (045) 663-2424 (*J)

The Bay Bridge-Sky Walk will be adorned in winter illumination during the Christmas season.
①Christmas cookie-making class
Date&Time: Dec 13(Sat)/14(Sun) 11:30, 12:30, 14:30, 15:30, and 16:20
Limit: 10people each class *First come, first served
②Free soft drink for couples
Date&Time: Dec 23(Tue) – Dec 25　(Thu)
③Open everyday from Dec. 23(Tue) to 15:00 on Dec. 31(Wed)
④Special New Year’s Day event
Date&Time: Jan 1, 2009　(Thu) open from 6:00-12:00
*First 1000people will receive a disposal pocket warmer (Kairo)
*There will be Oshiruko (red bean soup) served for 500 people
January 2 and 3 are on regular hours.
Admission Fee: ￥600 for adults and ￥300 for Jr. high school students and under.
Location: Yokohama Bay Bridge-Sky Walk (bus route #17 from JR/Keikyu Tsurumi Stn to “Sky Walk mae”bus stop)
To Apply: Please go directly to the site
Inquiries: (045)506-0500(*J) Fax (045)506-0360(*J)

Take this wonderful opportunity to see the inside of a beautiful passenger vessal while she rests at the Daikoku Pier.
Limit: 200 people *Chosen by lottery
Eligibility: Those who have valid passport or driver’s license and who can take a long walking tour with a lot of stairs.*18 yrs and under need to apply with guardian.
Date&Time: Mar 6 (Fri) 14:00-16:00
Location: Queen Mary Ⅱ at Daikoku Pier * Ashuttle bus will be available; participants will be notified where and when to meet.
Fee: Free
To Apply: Send SP (E, A, N in English, T, the date of birth, the　number of Passport /driver’s license of all participants (up to 2 persons per entry) If you work or go to school, indicate the name) to 〒231-0023 Naka-ku, Yamashita-cho1,Silk Center 4F, Sennai Kengakukai Jimukyoku *Entries must be received by Dec 15. Lottery winners will be notified by the end of December.
Inquiries: (045)664-6610(*J)

A free Christmas concert will be held in front of the Ehrismann Residence.
Date&Time: Dec 23 (Holiday)
16:00-17:30
Location: Ehrismann Residence Front Yard (10-15 min walk either from JR Ishikawacho or Yokohama Chukagai Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 211-1101 (*J)

Eight historical houses from the former European enclave located at the top of the hills of Yamate will be decorated for Christmas. Each house will feature decorations from different country.
1000 candles will be lit in the Yamate Italian Garden! There will also be a panel exhibition at the Cross Patio in Minatomirai.
Date&Time: - Dec 25 (Thurs) 9:30-17:00
During Dec 20 (Sat)-Dec 23 (Holiday), 9:30-19:00
The lights will be lit between 16:30-22:00
Yamate Italian Garden Candle Ligting: Dec 22 (Mon) and Dec 23 (Holiday) 16:30-19:00
Inquiries: Tel/Fax
(045) 663-5685(*J)

The Kanazawa Zoo celebrates the year of the ox,
・Admission is free for those who wish to take photos of the ox-related animals (tickets should be printed out from the zoo website)
・Admission is free for those who bring new year’s cards featuring the Kanazawa Zoo ox.
・Make mini-Christmas tree with pine cones
・A panel exhibition of the ox and related animals
And many more!
Date: Dec 6 (Sat)-Jan 25 (Sun), 2009
Location: Kanazawa Zoo (6 min walk from the bus stop, Natsuyma Sakaue. Take the bus from Keikyu Kanazawa Bunko Stn, going towards Nomura Jutaku Center. On weekends and holidays, there is a direct bus to the Zoo from Kanazawa Bunko Stn)
Fee: Admission is \500 for adults
How to Apply: Please go directly to the zoo.
Inquiries: (045) 783-9101 (*J)

As gifts for Christmas, let’s give three kinds of animals special Christmas meals. The zoo will be decorated for Christmas as well. The first 100 people to arrive at the zoo will receive a 2009 Nogeyama Zoo Calendar!
Date&Time: Dec 23 (Holiday) 13:30-15:30(Christmas meals)
Location: Nogeyama Zoo (10 min walk from Keikyu Hinode-cho Stn, or take a Municipal Bus from Sakuragi-cho Stn and get off at Nogeyama Dobutsuen)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the zoo.
Inquiries: (045) 231-1307(*J)

As gifts for Christmas, let’s give three kinds of animals special Christmas meals. The zoo will be decorated for Christmas as well. The first 100 people to arrive at the zoo will receive a 2009 Nogeyama Zoo Calendar!
Date&Time: Dec 23 (Holiday) 13:30-15:30(Christmas meals)
Location: Nogeyama Zoo (10 min walk from Keikyu Hinode-cho Stn, or take a Municipal Bus from Sakuragi-cho Stn and get off at Nogeyama Dobutsuen)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the zoo.
Inquiries: (045) 231-1307(*J)

As gifts for Christmas, let’s give three kinds of animals special Christmas meals. The zoo will be decorated for Christmas as well. The first 100 people to arrive at the zoo will receive a 2009 Nogeyama Zoo Calendar!
Date&Time: Dec 23 (Holiday) 13:30-15:30(Christmas meals)
Location: Nogeyama Zoo (10 min walk from Keikyu Hinode-cho Stn, or take a Municipal Bus from Sakuragi-cho Stn and get off at Nogeyama Dobutsuen)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the zoo.
Inquiries: (045) 231-1307(*J)

96 local chorus groups will perform seasonal melodies at Minatomirai Hall.
Date&Time: ①Feb 6(Fri), 12:20- ②Feb 7(Sat), 10:15-
③Feb 8 (Sun), 10:15-
Limit: ①②440 people (small hall) ③2020 people (big hall)
Location: Minatomirai Hall (3min walk from Minatomirai Stn. of Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free (The numbered ticket will be given as you enter) *Children under school age can be also admitted to enter
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045)682-2020(*J)