YOKOHAMA MILAIGHT 2026 (ヨコハマミライト2026), one of the largest illuminations in Yokohama, runs from Friday, November 13, 2026, to Wednesday, March 31, 2027. The event carries the tagline "みらいを照らす、光のまち" ("A City of Light Illuminating the Future").
The illumination is held in cooperation with nearby facilities in the Yokohama and Minatomirai areas. It has a total length of about 1.5 km, centering on Grandmall Park (グランモール公園) and running from the east exit of Yokohama Station to Grandmall Park. This year, in addition to the blue-based tree illumination, renewed decorations and lighting shine brightly, including gobo projector lights and par lights that color the ground, and object lights for the plantings. The illumination has welcomed a cumulative total of at least 61.94 million visitors since 2018 (※1), making it one of the largest illuminations in the Yokohama and Minatomirai area.
Various events are also held during the illumination period. From Friday, November 13, to Friday, December 25, 2026, "Minatomirai Christmas Market 2026" (みなとみらい Christmas Market 2026) takes place at Art Plaza (美術の広場) in Grandmall Park.
The venue is lined with many Christmas-decorated hutte (ヒュッテ, wooden stalls) selling food and drinks that suit the season. This year, the market ties in with "Yokohama Minatomirai Winter Holiday 2026" (横浜・みなとみらい Winter Holiday 2026), a holiday event held at Yokohama Landmark Tower (Landmark Plaza) and MARK IS Minatomirai in which the worlds of "DRAGON QUEST" and "FINAL FANTASY" collaborate for the first time. The market sells collaboration menu items and displays topiaries themed on characters from both series.
On Saturday, December 19, "Nishi Ward Candle Art 2026" (西区キャンドルアート2026), which has been popular since the year before last, takes place as a one-night special event. On Sunday, December 20, the "Yokohama Minatomirai Winter Holiday 2026 Special Stage" lets visitors enjoy the worlds of "DRAGON QUEST" and "FINAL FANTASY" through music. The programs are designed for people of a wide range of ages.
From early March 2027, "MM Grass Park 2027" is also planned at Grandmall Park, with the concept of "a park space where you can relax while feeling the arrival of spring." Through a variety of content, it aims to create a new place for liveliness and interaction.
Winter in Minatomirai, lit by the illumination, offers a chance to spend a special time with family, friends, or someone dear, with limited-edition food and a variety of events at the Christmas market.
※1 Based on a survey by the YOKOHAMA MILAIGHT Executive Committee (ヨコハマミライト実行委員会)
Illumination Overview
- Event name: YOKOHAMA MILAIGHT 2026 (ヨコハマミライト2026)
- Period: Friday, November 13, 2026, to Wednesday, March 31, 2027
- Lighting hours: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Area: Various areas centered on Grandmall Park, from the east exit of Yokohama Station to the sailing ship Nippon Maru (帆船日本丸), excluding the ship's hull maintenance period
- Total length: About 1.5 km
- Official website: https://ymm21-illumination.jp/
- Organizer: YOKOHAMA MILAIGHT Executive Committee (ヨコハマミライト実行委員会)
- Co-organizer: Nishi Ward, Yokohama
- Supported by: Urban Development Bureau, City of Yokohama (横浜市都市整備局)
Lighting dates and times and the implementation period vary slightly depending on the area and facility.
Illumination Area Map
The lit area may change.
Related Events
Minatomirai Christmas Market 2026
Many Christmas-decorated hutte (ヒュッテ, wooden stalls) line the venue, selling food, drinks, and other items that suit Christmas. This year, the market ties in with "Yokohama Minatomirai Winter Holiday 2026," in which the worlds of "DRAGON QUEST" and "FINAL FANTASY" collaborate for the first time. Topiary statues and lighting of the characters appear, and limited-time collaboration menu items are on sale. Enjoy a Christmas unique to Minatomirai together with the YOKOHAMA MILAIGHT illumination.
- Period: Friday, November 13, to Friday, December 25, 2026
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM (last order 9:00 PM). On Friday, November 13 only, 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM
- Venue: Around Art Plaza (美術の広場) in Grandmall Park
- Admission: Free
- Organizer: YOKOHAMA MILAIGHT Executive Committee (ヨコハマミライト実行委員会)
- Co-organizer: Nishi Ward, Yokohama
- Event website: https://www.mmcm-wli.com/
The period may differ depending on the illumination decorations and exhibits. The schedule may change depending on the weather and other conditions, and the latest schedule is posted on the Christmas market website.
Yokohama Minatomirai Winter Holiday 2026 Special Stage
To celebrate Yokohama Minatomirai Winter Holiday 2026, a one-day special stage lets visitors experience the worlds of both "DRAGON QUEST" and "FINAL FANTASY." At Art Plaza in Grandmall Park, many people can enjoy a stage that conveys the two worlds. The performers are the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Band (神奈川県警察音楽隊).
- Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Hours:
- Morning session: 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM (DRAGON QUEST)
- Afternoon session: 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM (FINAL FANTASY)
- Venue: Art Plaza (美術の広場), Grandmall Park
- Organizers: Landmark Plaza, MARK IS Minatomirai
- Cooperation: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Nishi Ward Candle Art 2026
"Nishi Ward Candle Art" (西区キャンドルアート) is a one-night candle event held for the 17th time this year. Motif candles featuring Nishimaro-chan (にしまろちゃん), the mascot character of Nishi Ward, Yokohama, and Hikonyan (ひこにゃん), the character of Hikone City in Shiga Prefecture, as well as message candles painted with care by local elementary school students, gently light up the venue. Enjoy the fantastical atmosphere.
- Date and time: Saturday, December 19, 2026, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Venue: Art Plaza (美術の広場), Grandmall Park
- Organizer: Nishi Ward, Yokohama
Some of the content may change depending on the weather. The event is canceled in case of rain.
Illumination Events at Partner Facilities
Images include scenes from past events and are reference images for this year.
Yokohama Gate Tower (横濱ゲートタワー) Illumination
Glowing street trees stretch from Yokohama Station toward Minatomirai, with a starry sky where comets stream by and road-surface lighting on the promenade that imitates twinkling constellations. Enjoy the lighting that adorns the planetarium.
- Period: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to early March 2027
- Lighting hours: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Location: Yokohama Gate Tower (横濱ゲートタワー)
LG YOKOHAMA INNOVATION CENTER Illumination
LG YOKOHAMA INNOVATION CENTER, home to "YUMESAKI GALLERY," a space that creates global exchange and new experiences, evokes the stillness of winter and the shine of snow with blue and white illumination. Enjoy the refined, fantastical space.
- Period: Friday, November 13, 2026, to Sunday, February 28, 2027
- Lighting hours: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Location: LG YOKOHAMA INNOVATION CENTER (Minatomirai Odori, みなとみらい大通り)
Yokohama Symphostage Illumination 2026 "Symphony of the Azure Sea" (蒼海のシンフォニー)
The sparkle of the illumination, the calm of the color blue, its gentle sway, and the vastness of the sea. These elements resonate together to create a space away from everyday life where body and mind can relax.
- Period: Friday, November 13, 2026, to Sunday, March 21, 2027
- Lighting hours: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Location: Yokohama Symphostage (横浜シンフォステージ), 1st-floor Gate Plaza and 2nd-floor Grandmall Plaza
Murata Manufacturing Illumination 2026 "Gold Garden - Gifts of Winter Connected by Light" (村田製作所イルミネーション2026 Gold Garden 光がつなぐ、冬の贈りもの)
Soft light based on champagne gold falls over the site. A Christmas tree decorated with flowers and lanterns also appears. The gentle glow envelops visitors and creates a soothing moment in the winter town. Enjoy this scenery that is special to the season with family, friends, or someone dear.
- Period: Friday, November 6, 2026, to Sunday, March 28, 2027
- Lighting hours: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Location: Murata Manufacturing Minatomirai Innovation Center (村田製作所みなとみらいイノベーションセンター)
Kanagawa University Minatomirai Campus Illumination
Kanagawa University Minatomirai Campus is a "hub of knowledge" that is open to the community and where people gather and interact. Under the theme "Light Connecting the Town and the Campus" (街とキャンパスをつなぐ光), the campus is decorated with lights based on blue lighting, inspired by the school color, Proud Blue (プラウドブルー).
- Period: Monday, November 9, 2026, to Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Lighting hours: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Location: Kanagawa University Minatomirai Campus (Minatomirai Odori, みなとみらい大通り)
LIVINGTOWN Minatomirai Blue Veil Terrace (ブルーヴェールテラス)
Gold illumination decorates the 2nd-floor terrace and the outdoor stairs. Blue light flowing from the 2nd floor down to the lawn plaza on the 1st floor spreads like a delicate veil and gently wraps the winter night. Spend a heartwarming time surrounded by the sparkle of blue and gold.
- Period: Friday, November 13, 2026, to Sunday, March 28, 2027
- Lighting hours: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Location: LIVINGTOWN Minatomirai, 2nd-floor terrace to the lawn plaza (part)
Keikyu Group Headquarters Building Illumination
Inspired by the image of Keikyu trains, known as the "red trains," the illumination creates a fantastical world of light based on red. Special effects are also presented regularly.
- Period: Saturday, December 5, 2026, to Wednesday, March 31, 2027 (planned)
- Lighting hours: 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Location: Around the Keikyu Group Headquarters Building (京急グループ本社ビル)
MINATOMIRAI CENTER BUILDING Illumination
Blue light envelops the garden on the 1st floor, creating a fantastical space.
- Period: Friday, November 13, 2026, to Sunday, March 28, 2027
- Lighting hours: 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM (planned)
- Location: Minatomirai Center Building (みなとみらいセンタービル)
THE YOKOHAMA ILLUMINATION
THE YOKOHAMA ILLUMINATION is a campaign that connects illumination events held in various parts of Yokohama from November to February. In addition to sharing information on more than 60 events at tourist spots, commercial facilities, and shopping streets, it offers participatory programs such as a digital stamp rally to enjoy while touring the city and an illumination and night view photo contest. YOKOHAMA MILAIGHT 2026 takes part in THE YOKOHAMA ILLUMINATION.
- Period: November 2026 to February 2027
- Location: All of Yokohama
- Official website: https://theyokohamaillumination.jp/
Scenes From Past YOKOHAMA MILAIGHT Events
