Yokohama Park (横浜公園)

Flow of the course

About this spot

In one corner of Yokohama Park, home to Yokohama Stadium, lies ‘Higa Garden’ (彼我庭園), a Japanese garden registered as a National Place of Scenic Beauty. Around the pond, the maples turn color first, followed by the ginkgo trees, with the best viewing typically from mid-November to mid-December. The tranquil scenery, hardly what you'd expect from a park in the city center, is a highlight for its autumn leaves reflected on the water's surface. The park has free, unrestricted entry and is open 24 hours, so you can take your time without worrying about the clock.

Season & hours

Tips

Higa Garden's illumination is held every autumn; in 2025 it ran from November 21 to December 14, 16:30–22:00, with free admission (subject to change based on how the leaves are progressing). Please check the official announcement for the 2026 schedule. It's recommended to stay until evening and enjoy the illuminated garden.

Best time to visit

Evening, during the illumination hours

Access & map

〒231-0022 Yokohama Park, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa