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PACIFICO YOKOHAMA LIGHTSCAPE

Japanese title: PACIFICO YOKOHAMA LIGHTSCAPE(パシフィコ横浜のイルミネーション)

Around Pacifico Yokohama (Queen Mall Bridge, grand staircase by the National Convention Hall, Pukari Pier) (Minatomirai Sta.)

Illuminations from the Queen Mall Bridge's blue-lit glass roof down to the floating Pukari Pier, lit daily 17:00-24:00 until September 26, 2027.

Dates
Nov 1 (Sun) – Sep 26 (Sun)
Time
17:00–24:00
Price
See the official page for prices
Venue
Around Pacifico Yokohama (Queen Mall Bridge, grand staircase by the National Convention Hall, Pukari Pier)
Nearest station
Minatomirai Sta.

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

About this event

Three illuminated areas lead toward Pukarisanbashi, a passenger terminal floating on Yokohama Harbor. PACIFICO YOKOHAMA LIGHTSCAPE washes the glass roof of Queen Mall Bridge in waves of blue light, then continues along the grand staircase beside the National Convention Hall toward the waterfront. The illuminated architecture is set against views of Yokohama Bay Bridge and the harbor. The 2026 edition has an extended run that also covers GREEN EXPO 2027.

Highlights

  • See blue waves of light illuminate the glass roof of Queen Mall Bridge, the entrance to Pacifico Yokohama.
  • Follow the illuminated grand staircase beside the National Convention Hall toward Pukarisanbashi.
  • Admire Pukarisanbashi glowing beyond the floating wooden deck.
  • Take in views of Yokohama Bay Bridge and the harbor alongside the three illuminated areas.
  • The extended season continues through September 26, 2027, including GREEN EXPO 2027.
Good for
Waterfront photographers, couples looking for an evening walk, and lovers of illuminated architecture.

Good to know

  • Images of the illuminations on the official website are illustrative.

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Why does Pukarisanbashi Pier float on the water?

Pukarisanbashi, on the waterfront beside Pacifico Yokohama, is a small terminal with a green roof and a lighthouse-like clock tower. Opened in 1991, its official name is Minatomirai Pier Maritime Passenger Terminal. It was built to serve boats operating in Yokohama Harbor.

Its most unusual feature is that it was Japan's first floating pier of its kind. Rather than extending rigidly from the shore, it rests on the water, and visitors standing on it can feel a gentle motion reminiscent of being aboard a boat. The terminal's green roof and clock tower have also made it a favorite subject for sketches and oil paintings.

What began as a practical passenger terminal now contributes to the waterfront scenery of Minatomirai. During the illuminations, look for the green roof, clock tower and distinctive silhouette of the building floating on the harbor.

Yokohama Nishi Ward Tourist Map: Then and Now Walking Sketch No. 40, Pukarisanbashi (Japanese) · Yokohama Minatomirai 21 Official: PACIFICO YOKOHAMA LIGHTSCAPE (Japanese)

Distance from major stations

From Minatomirai
0.6 km, about 9 min on foot
From Bashamichi
0.7 km, about 12 min on foot
From Sakuragicho
0.9 km, about 15 min on foot
From Nihon-odori
1.2 km, about 19 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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FAQ

What is PACIFICO YOKOHAMA LIGHTSCAPE?
Three illuminated areas lead toward Pukarisanbashi, a passenger terminal floating on Yokohama Harbor. PACIFICO YOKOHAMA LIGHTSCAPE washes the glass roof of Queen Mall Bridge in waves of blue light, then continues along the grand staircase beside the National Convention Hall toward the waterfront. The illuminated architecture is set against views of Yokohama Bay Bridge and the harbor. The 2026 edition has an extended run that also covers GREEN EXPO 2027.
When is PACIFICO YOKOHAMA LIGHTSCAPE?
Nov 1 (Sun) – Sep 26 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of PACIFICO YOKOHAMA LIGHTSCAPE?
17:00–24:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does PACIFICO YOKOHAMA LIGHTSCAPE cost?
See the official page for prices
Where is PACIFICO YOKOHAMA LIGHTSCAPE and what is the nearest station?
It is held at Around Pacifico Yokohama (Queen Mall Bridge, grand staircase by the National Convention Hall, Pukari Pier). The nearest station is Minatomirai Sta..

Checked against the official page on October 28, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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