From November 20 to December 25, 2026, OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resorts is holding its first "Legacy Christmas," an event that brings together the historic and modern sides of Yokohama. The "in-town" hotel is a legacy hotel that carries on the former Yokohama City Hall Administrative Building, a Yokohama City Certified Historic Building designed by architect Togo Murano.
Together with the "OMO Rangers," hotel staff who know the neighborhood well, the event offers a guest-only tour from Kannai to the port area called "YOKOHAMA Illumination Ride," a "Legacy Christmas Tree" shining on the grand staircase inside the hotel, and a "Stollen Parfait" inspired by the traditional Christmas sweet. It is a way to spend Christmas that draws on the hotel's ties with the local community.
"OMO Ranger" is a collective name for staff at OMO-brand hotels who love their town and know it inside out.
Background
Yokohama has a history of more than 160 years since the port opened and has developed as a gateway for Western culture. In winter, the whole city comes alive with illuminations and Christmas markets, making it a popular area. OMO7 Yokohama, which opened in spring 2026, planned this Christmas event by combining the hotel's character as a historic building (its legacy) with OMO's neighborhood walks and sightseeing experiences carried out in partnership with the local community. The aim is to let guests enjoy Yokohama's winter charm, from well-known spots to lesser-known ones.
Three Ways to Enjoy Christmas Based at OMO7 Yokohama
1. "YOKOHAMA Illumination Ride" Tour Through Illuminated Streets and Christmas Spots
The "YOKOHAMA Illumination Ride" is a tour of Yokohama's illuminated streets and Christmas spots aboard "Kannai Marlo" (関内マーロ), an eco-friendly electric Green Slow Mobility vehicle owned by Keikyu Corporation. The route passes lively events such as "Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse" and "BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026," held in and around Yokohama Park, and also loops through a classic streetscape lined with historic buildings. With an OMO Ranger guiding the way, riders can take in the winter scenery from an open-air vehicle.
Kannai Marlo is a sightseeing service that uses low-speed electric mobility (Green Slow Mobility) to travel slowly around the Yokohama Kannai area at under 20 km/h. See the Kannai Marlo announcement for details.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Period | December 4 – December 25, 2026 |
| Departure times | Every 40 minutes between 5:00 PM and 7:40 PM (5:00 PM, 5:40 PM, 6:20 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:40 PM). Available time slots differ depending on the reservation plan. |
| Meeting point and departure | Meet near the front desk on the 1st floor of OMO7 Yokohama 5 minutes before departure. The vehicle departs from in front of the BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai Visitor Front. |
| Capacity | 8 people (open seating). Minimum 1 participant |
| Price | ¥1,300 per person (tax included, hot drink included) |
| Eligibility | Hotel guests |
| Reservations | Through the dedicated reservation site. Same-day reservations are also accepted at the front desk, subject to availability |
| Notes | The duration and the timetable may be delayed by weather or traffic conditions. Departures are at the scheduled time, so please keep this in mind. |
BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai is one of the largest mixed-use districts in the Kannai area. It had its grand opening on March 19, 2026, on the site of the former Yokohama City Hall.
About Green Slow Mobility
Green Slow Mobility refers to small transportation services that use electric vehicles able to travel on public roads at under 20 km/h, as well as the vehicles themselves. Its introduction is expected to help solve various local transportation issues and establish low-carbon transport.
2. "Legacy Christmas Tree" on the Grand Staircase, Carrying the Memory of the Former City Hall
The "Legacy Christmas Tree" stands on the grand staircase connecting the 1st and 2nd floors of the hotel. It is decorated with ornaments made from reused fragments of tiles from the former Yokohama City Hall, as well as ornaments modeled on gas lamps, which Yokohama is said to be the birthplace of in Japan. The grand staircase carries on and reconstructs the design of the grand staircase in the former Citizens' Hall (旧市民広間), a symbol of the former Yokohama City Hall. Designed by Togo Murano and loved by Yokohama residents, the staircase is lit with warm light in a space that only a legacy hotel can offer.
3. A Break at OMO Bakery: Limited-Time Parfait and Drinks Inspired by Christmas Traditions and Scenery
At "OMO Bakery," a first for the OMO brand, the hotel serves the "Stollen Parfait" for a limited time. It gives stollen, a traditional Christmas sweet, a new form. Rich white chocolate cream is paired with sweet and tart strawberries and berries, and topped with spiced stollen ice cream. A piece of stollen is placed next to the ice cream, and the recommended way to eat it is to dip the stollen in the cream and ice cream. The parfait offers a relaxed way to enjoy Christmas before or after a walk around town.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Period | November 20 – December 25, 2026 |
| Location | OMO Bakery |
| Hours | 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM |
| Price | Parfait ¥1,500 (tax included) |
| Eligibility | Hotel guests and day visitors |
"Legacy Christmas" Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Period | November 20 – December 25, 2026 |
| Location | OMO Base, 1st and 2nd floors |
| Price | Free to participate (some content is paid) |
| Reservations | "YOKOHAMA Illumination Ride" requires advance reservation. Same-day reservations are also possible depending on availability |
| Eligibility | Hotel guests |
| Notes | Offerings and ingredients may partly change depending on supply conditions |
Collaboration With "BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026"
OMO Rangers are holding a special two-day-only event inside the venue of "BALLPARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026," a Christmas event centered on Yokohama Park. "Kibun Jojo, Hama Night" (気分上々、ハマナイト), the local rhythm night held every evening at the hotel, appears in a Christmas-only collaboration version. OMO Rangers dress up as DJs and select a limited playlist to get everyone into the Christmas mood, and professional musicians also perform live. It is a lively Christmas experience in which sound and light color the Yokohama night.
The event dates are listed on the official OMO7 Yokohama website.
Facility Overview
Facility name: OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resorts
Address: 1-1-1 Minatocho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Access: 1-minute walk from Kannai Station on the JR Negishi Line, 1-minute walk from Kannai Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line, 7-minute walk from Nihon-odori Station on the Yokohama High-Speed Railway Minatomirai Line
Rooms: 276 rooms
Rate: From ¥36,000 per room per night (2 guests, meals not included, tax included)
Phone: 050-3134-8095 (OMO Reservation Center)
Website: OMO7 Yokohama official site
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omo7yokohama/
