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Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

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The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a historic port building at the Port of Yokohama, now a complex with a shopping mall, banquet hall, and event venues. It has two sections: Warehouse No.1, a cultural facility for art exhibitions and plays, and Warehouse No.2, which houses shops and restaurants. A balcony on the third floor of Building No.2 offers views of the harbor.

Don't miss

  • Building No.1: cultural facility hosting art exhibitions, film festivals, musical competitions, and plays
  • Building No.2: shopping mall and restaurant arcade with a harbor-view balcony on the 3rd floor
  • German-style Christmas market (November 25–December 25) with beer and authentic sausages
  • Yokohama Art Rink: outdoor ice skating rink doubling as an art exhibition (December–February)
  • Oktoberfest (late September–mid-October) featuring rare German beers and meat dishes
  • Yokohama Strawberry Festival in early spring with strawberry sculptures and tasting events

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Ways to visit Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

You don't need a tour to visit, entry is free. A tour is worth it if you want transport, a guide, or to combine Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse with nearby sights in one day. That's what these do well.

Getting there

Know before you go

  • The warehouse is at the fringe of the Minato Mirai 21 area, near Bashamichi Station.
  • Entry to the complex is free; paid entry applies to some events and the Christmas market.
  • Building No.2 has a shopping mall and restaurant arcade; nearby sights include Yokohama Chinatown and Yamashita Park.

A bit of history

Built as customs houses in 1911 (Building No.2) and 1913 (Building No.1), the warehouses survived the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake with less damage due to iron-reinforced brickwork. After World War II, they were used by American occupation forces until 1956. Their role as customs houses ended in 1989. Restoration from 1994 to 1999 strengthened the roofs and structures, and the complex opened as the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on April 12, 2002.

Common questions

What are the two buildings used for?

Building No.1 is a cultural facility for events like art exhibitions and plays. Building No.2 is a commercial facility with shops, restaurants, and a harbor-view balcony.

When is the Christmas market held?

The German-style Christmas market runs from November 25 to December 25 each year.

Can I go ice skating here?

Yes, from December to February, the Yokohama Art Rink offers outdoor ice skating and doubles as an art exhibition.

Is there an Oktoberfest?

Yes, an Oktoberfest is held from late September to mid-October, featuring German beers and sausages.

What is the Strawberry Festival?

Held in early spring, it features large strawberry sculptures, direct sales of local strawberries, and strawberry-themed treats.

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