Nov 7, 2016 - 1 min read

Yokohama Bayside Nightwalk

Magical illumination every night, 365 nights a year!

By Takako Sakamoto

Community writer

Dragon boat and Cosmo Clock 21 on Yokohama Bay

Illuminated Yokohama Bay seen from Kishamichi Promenade

Colorfully-lit Yokohama Cyclopolitain taxi

Close-up look at a dragon on the pleasure boat

Giant Cosmo Clock 21 turned color from purple to blue

Wedding hall 'Anniversaire' and Cosmo Clock 21

Nicknamed as 'Jack', Yokohama City Port Memorial Hall is magically illuminated at night

Close-up look at Cosmo Clock 21 and Anniversaire

Pretty light on the Kishamichi Promenade with Landmark Tower in the backdrop

Yokohama's Minatomirai area is one of a few places within Japan's big cities where you can relax and enjoy a leisurely time. There are plenty of open spaces stretching out to the sea and even on weekends you don't see big crowds here (except for special occasions like firework festivals). While enjoying shopping or a relaxed stroll you forget about time, and then you look up as the sun sets and night falls. That's when mesmerizing lights hit you. All the buildings, boats and playground facilities are brilliantly lit up illuminating the night sky of Yokohama Bayside. And this dream-like transformation occurs 365 nights a year - every single night!