Yokohama is a peaceful harbor city that became a gateway to Japan as the first port to open up to international trade. It rapidly grew into a hub of international exchange and innovation, attracting global industries and academia. Now, the city is taking on a new role as the gateway to Asia, both for those looking to build connections within Asia and for conference planners wanting to reach an international audience.
Yokohama has the stature needed to stand on the global stage.

Getting to Yokohama from anywhere in the world is easy, thanks to the proximity of two major international airports: Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airport) and Narita International Airport.
In addition, Yokohama is the perfect base for traveling within Japan. Located in the center of Japan’s main island, Yokohama is a convenient gateway to other cities and sites, including Tokyo, Kamakura, Kyoto, and Mount Fuji.
Of course, we want you to enjoy Yokohama, but it is easy to include other domestic destinations in your delegates’ itinerary.

Yokohama has earned a reputation for hosting memorable events that are enhanced by its world-class facilities in a compact convention district. PACIFICO Yokohama is an unrivaled convention complex and meeting facility that is close to many excellent hotels, a variety of shops, and countless restaurants that offer something to excite every palate—all within easy reach of the refreshing atmosphere of Yokohama’s unique waterfront district.
Our world-class facilities, clean and safe city, and attractive natural environment will contribute to the success of your event.

As well as having state-of-the-art venues and facilities and a proven track record as an event host, Yokohama provides support to organizations that want to hold an event in the host city. YCVB can connect clients with the Japanese travel, event, and hospitality industries, as well as arrange all the multilingual support needed. Yokohama can also offer financial support through its subsidy program (conditions apply).
In short, we will do whatever is necessary to make your event a tribute to the hosting expertise of our city.

In 2018, Yokohama set the goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050—named Zero Carbon Yokohama. Citizens, businesses, and all other stakeholders in the city share the global sense of urgency concerning this issue and are actively promoting practical initiatives in order to achieve the Zero Carbon Yokohama goal.
We have already achieved small goals along the way—for example, reaching net-zero CO2 emissions at Rinko Park near the main convention area—but our eyes remain fixed on a truly sustainable future for Yokohama.

Yokohama’s legacy of international exchange is an integral part of the city, and this has created an enduring and unique local culture. Stroll through the expansive Japanese gardens and historic buildings of Sankeien Garden, eat out in Chinatown, enjoy a day trip to nearby Kamakura, which was once the medieval capital of Japan, or explore the various Western-style homes of some of the earliest Western settlers in Japan.
Yokohama and its surrounding area rewards visitors with sightseeing spots that tell a story defined by international exchange and the benefits it brings.

Yokohama has a proven track record as a host of major international events—just read some of the testimonials on our “Success Stories” page. Our city has a long and proud history of hosting global-scale conventions, always offering comprehensive support to organizers so they can achieve their goals along the way. We also have extensive experience hosting hybrid conferences on a large scale, and we are always ready to incorporate new ideas.
Get in touch with our friendly team to see why event planners, both large and small, choose to make Yokohama their destination city.

Yokohama continues to augment its world-class facilities for business events.
PACIFICO Yokohama North opened in April 2020, significantly enhancing PACIFICO Yokohama’s capabilities. Also, some new event venues were added, including the K Arena and Music Park, which brings together an arena and hotel.
Yokohama is also repurposing many of its historic buildings as unique venues, welcoming all as part of our shared legacy.