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. ⸻ 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. #SummerVacation #TokyoTrip #VacationTrip #DomesticTravelGuide #MyTravelPlan #SummerVacationTrip #SeasonalOverseasPlaces #OverseasTravelGuide #OverseasTravel #AbsolutelyFreeTravel #CommentCircle #ArtTour #SummerCampaign