Yokohama Current Events & Activities

“Hamadori” is a marine publicity boat. Get on board and enjoy a view of the city of Yokohama from the sea!
Date&Time: Aug.19 (Wed), Aug.20 (Thu), Aug.21 (Fri) The tour is held three times each day:
1. 10:30-11:30
2. 13:30-14:30
3. 15:00-16:00
Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Location: “Hamadori” at Osanbashi Futo (5 min walk from Nihon Odori Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Limit: 100 people each time chosen by lottery
Fee: Free
Eligibility: Families with children. Children must be accompanied by adults. 1 group should be up to 5 people.
To Apply: RPP (E, Applying date and time--up to 2nd choice, N and G of the members, A,N,T of the leader) to: 〒231-0002 Naka-ku Kaigan Dori 1-1 Osanbashi Futo Bldg.2F Yokohama-ko Shinko Kyokai *Applications must by received by Jul.31.
Inquiries: (045) 671-7241 (*J)

YHMF is a high school bands contest, which is produced and run by high school volunteers. Come the see the performances of the bands at the finals!
Date&Time: Aug.12 (Wed), 13:00-18:00
Location: Yokohama Arena (Shin Yokohama Stn of JR or Municipal Subway)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 241-0674 (*J)

①Let’s Have Watermelon with the Elephants
After watching how a zoo keeper trains elephants, you get to eat watermelon with the elephants!
Date&Time: Jul.19 (Sun) 11:20-11:50
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
②Stay Overnight at the Zoo
Explore the zoo at night and learn about animals and nature!
Date&Time: Aug.5 (Wed) - Aug.6 (Thu) 13:00-11:30
Eligibility: 5th and 6th graders of elementary school
Fee: To be announced (will be the costs of meals)
Limit: 30 people chosen by lottery
Application Period: Jul.1-Jul.15
To Apply: SP (E,A,N,T,G) to:
〒236-0042 Kanazawa-ku Kamariya Higashi 5-15-1 Yokohama Shiritsu Kanazawa Dobutsuen
*Applications must be received by Jul.15.
Location for ① and ②:
Kanazawa Zoo (From Keikyu Kanazawa Bunko Stn, take a bus and get off at Natsuyama Sakaue. On Weekends and holidays, there is a direct bus to the Zoo from Kanazawa Bunko Stn.)
Inquiries: (045) 783-9101 (J*)

In this program for children, you will learn about the creatures that live in the rivers running through Yokohama's forests.
Date&Time: Aug.22 (Sat) and Aug.23 (Sun) 10:00-13:30 Postponed in case of rain to: Aug. 29 (Sat) and Aug.30 (Sun).
Location: Yokohama Shizen Kansatsu no Mori (Take a bus from Kanazawa Hakkei Stn on the Keihin Kyuko Line. 7min. walk from Yokohama Reien Bus Stop.
Limit: 40 people chosen by lottery
Eligibility: Elementary school children and their parents
Fee: Free
Application Period: Jul.11-Aug.3
To Apply: Fax or RPP (E,N-of everyone in the group, T,F,G) to:〒247-0013 Sakae-ku Kamigo-cho 1562-1 Yokohama Shizen Kansatsu no Mori
*Applications must be received by Aug.3.
Inquiries and Applications:
Tel: (045) 894-7474 (*J)
Fax: (045) 894-8892 (*J)

Canoe and dinghy experience, marina cruise, flea markets, dance performance, motorboat ride (for those with license)
Date&Time: Jul.20 (Holiday) 10:00-17:00
Location: Yokohama Bay Side Marina area (10 min walk from Torihama Stn on the Kanazawa Seaside Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 776-7590 (*J)

Date&Time: Aug.11 (Tue), Aug.12 (Wed) 10:00-15:30
*Cancelled in case of rain.
Limit: 30 pairs, 60 people chosen by lottery
Fee: \1000 for one pair (for insurance)
Eligibility: Elementary school children who live or go to school in Yokohama, and their parents.
Location: Yokohama Bay Side Marina (10 min walk from Torihama Stn on the Kanazawa Seaside Line)
To Apply: RPP (E,Date,A,Names,T,G) to: 〒236-0007 Kanazawa-ku Shiraho 1 Banchi Yokohama Bay Side Marina Canoe Kakari. Applications must be received by July 20.
Inquiries: (045) 776-7590 (*J)

On the hills of Yamate, site of the first foreign settlement in Yokohama, seven western style houses (Yamate Seiyo Kan) are preserved by the city and are open to the public. During the summer, free evening concerts will be held in the houses. Please contact the following number for concert details.
Date&Time: Jul.4 (Sat) - Aug.29 (Sat) Mainly on the weekends 16:00-17:00
Location: Yamate Seiyo Kan (10-15 min walk from JR Ishikawa-cho Stn or Motomachi Chukagai Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 662-8819 (*J)

KSGF (Kanagawa Student Guide Federation) is a group of Japanese university students that offers a free tourist guide service in English around Kamakura and the Yokohama area. To use their service, simply go to the east exit of Kamakura stn on the weekends and holidays, from 10:00 to 12:00. They are usually their with their blue flag. You may also make a reservation prior to your visit.
To Apply: Please contact Nishimoto at 080-1526-1000.
*Please note that they are unable to do the service during their exam period and the new year’s holidays.

Spend the summer Sunday morning hours by learning Tai Chi (Chinese martial arts) and Yoga, and get refreshed! The lessons are for beginners, and you can come on the day you like. Non Japanese people are welcome, but you need to sign a consent form, so it is better to have basic Japanese skills, or come with someone who will translate it for you.
Date&Time: Every Sunday morning until Aug.30. Tai Chi is from 7:00-7:45, and Yoga is from 8:00-8:45
Location: Grandmall Park (Jul.12, 19) (3 min walk from either Shintakashima or Minatomirai Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Yamashita Park (Jul.26, Aug.2, 9, 16, 23, 30) (3 min walk from Motomachi/Chukagai Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
Inquiries: (045) 451-4301 (*J)

①Introduction to Indonesian Ethnic Culture
A DVD presentation will introduce Indonesian culture through calico fabric, folk art crafts, and cartoons. Traditional Indonesian ethnic costumes will also be on display for participants to try on.
Date&Time: Jul.15 (Wed) 14:00-16:00
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please come directly to the location.
②Performance of Uzbek Dance
Date&Time: Jul.26 (Sun) 10:30-12:00
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please come directly to the location
Location for ①and②: Kohoku International Lounge (8 min walk from Kikuna Stn on the Tokyu Toyoko Line)
Inquiries: (045) 430-5670