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Popular Shopping Street with Sophisticated Stores Characteristic of Yokohama
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Popular Shopping Street with Sophisticated Stores Characteristic of Yokohama

About this spot

A popular shopping street representing Yokohama, located between Yamata and Yokohama Chinatown. From fashion brand boutiques to long-established Western confectionery shops, a wide variety of stores line the street, and simply walking down it lets you experience the refined, Westernized atmosphere characteristic of Yokohama. The well-maintained tree-lined street is perfect for family strolls. Enjoy this slightly upscale detour before heading to the festival venue in Motomaki.

Season & hours

Name: お馬流し

Date & time: 7/31 (Fri)–8/2 (Sun) Time TBA

Venue: 横浜市中区・本牧神社周辺(本牧漁港・新本牧公園)

本牧神社を中心に、本牧漁港や新本牧公園を舞台に開かれる、横浜に古くから伝わる伝統行事です。2026年は7月31日から8月2日までの3日間の開催で、コースの対象日はその初日にあたります。麦わらで作った馬形の御神体を船に乗せて沖合に流し、悪疫退散と地域の安寧を願う「お馬流し」の神事は、港町として発展してきた本牧ならではの海の祭りです。19時からは新本牧公園と本牧神社境内で、中区最大規模ともいわれる盆踊り大会と縁日が開かれ、屋台の明かりと太鼓の音が港の夜を包みます。

Tips

会場周辺は当日混み合うことが予想されるため、公共交通機関の利用や早めの到着がおすすめです。縁日の屋台は現金払いが中心なので小銭を用意しておきましょう。

Food stalls

Hours: 19:00–

Where: 新本牧公園・本牧神社境内(中区最大規模の盆踊り大会&縁日)

Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included
Source: townnews.co.jp

Tips

Convenient access from Motomachi-Chukagai Station makes it easy to visit by train. In summer, some sections of the street have little shade, so remember to stay hydrated.

Best time to visit

Approximately 1 hour. Afternoon shopping time is lively and enjoyable.

Access & map

231-0861 Motomachi 1-chome 8, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture

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2026 Oma Nagashi 1-Day Enjoyment Course

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