Yokohama Illumination Winter Photography Guide & 2025-2026 Illumination Information

Yokohama Illuminations Winter Photography Guide & 2025–2026 Illuminations Information

Photography Tips: How to Capture the Best of the Three Major Spots

1. Yokohama Landmark Plaza "SPARK TREE" and Other Locations (Four Brands Including Disney)
• Capture the Show's Afterglow: Shooting at a quiet moment after the lighting and video show will reduce crowds and allow you to focus on composition.
• Add Impact with an Angle: Shooting from a low angle, looking up from below, will highlight the tree's depth and height.
• Capture the Interplay of Light and Video in a Video: Using a slow shutter speed or video is also a great way to create a mystical light trail.

2. Motomachi Shopping Street Illuminations
• Compositions that Make the Most of Arches and Streets: Champagne gold light envelops the entire street—using arches and crossing lines as a guiding path creates a sense of depth.
• The lighting ceremony is a chance to capture the city's excitement along with the smiling faces of the people.

3. MARK IS Minato Mirai "FROZEN CRYSTAL TREE"
• Showcase characters with silhouettes: Placing silhouettes of people in front of the Anna and Elsa statues creates a storytelling shot.
• Add depth with reflections and composition: Take advantage of the light reflected on the Galleria's ceiling and floor to create a fantastical reflection composition.

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2025–2026 Outlook for Yokohama's Major Christmas & Illumination Events

● YOKOHAMA MINATOMIRAI WINTER HOLIDAY (Landmark Plaza/Mark Is, etc.)
• Highly likely to continue: 2024–2025 will see spectacular collaborations with Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. "SPARK TREE" and "FROZEN CRYSTAL TREE" will be the main features.
• Appearance of limited-time stores and pop-ups: Expect collaborations with food, merchandise, and photo spots.

● Motomachi Illuminations
• The town-wide warmth continues: Winter illuminations will run from November 2nd to December 25th in 2024, continuing through spring 2025. A line of light will shine down from the riverbed in Motomachi.

● Other Notable Spots
• Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market: Featuring a 10-meter-tall giant tree and a 50-meter-long illuminated roof. Enjoy the authentic atmosphere along with hot gourmet food.
• Kishamichi Area: Don't miss Yokohama World Porters' "FANTASTIC CHRISTMAS" tree and outdoor illuminations, the "BAYSIDE BLUE" illumination bus, and Pacifico Yokohama's winter illuminations.
• Hotel New Grand's "Garden of Light": 15,000 illuminated garden bulbs, plus a beautiful Christmas-themed arch and gift boxes.

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