A rooftop garden into a dazzling Hoi An–style lantern festival

#asiabudgetchallenge Lantern Night at Yokohama Bay Quarter transforms the 6F rooftop garden into a dazzling Hoi An–style lantern festival, featuring about 474 colorful lanterns lit from 17:00 to 22:00 (venue open from 10:00). Admission is free  .

Description: Stroll through photogenic zones inspired by Vietnam night markets, try the lantern‑painting workshop, enjoy Vietnamese live music and “Vietnam Enjoyment Day” with ao dai costumes and crafts  .

Budget: Free entry. Lantern‑painting costs around ¥1,100

Travel tip: Visit on a weekday evening after 20:00 for fewer crowds, or after a rain shower for striking reflections in puddles .

Travel hack: Take photos using iPhone Live Photo or long‑exposure mode—moving people blur and vanish, giving you clear, dreamy lantern scenes .

— Magical, budget‑friendly, and perfect for photos.

Post by Claire’s Adventures | Jul 29, 2025