Late May
Early Jun
<p>The Yokohama skyline makes a beautiful&nbsp;backdrop for the races.</p>
The Yokohama skyline makes a beautiful backdrop for the races. (Photo: Sandra Isaka)

Yokohama's Dragon Boat Races

Exciting entertainment at Yamashita Park

Sandra Isaka   - 1 min read
Venue : Yamashita Park When : Late May - Early Jun 2024

With more than 4,000 participants on 200 teams typically competing in this special event. It's an enjoyable and exciting way to experience the thrill of these boats.

What began in 2000 has since grown into a large-scale event where teams compete for supremacy on the waters. Watch in awe as these powerful teams of 13 to 18 people work together in unison to make their way to victory.

The event is free and easy to watch for anyone visiting the area. If you're lucky, you might even be able to try your strength at rowing with the post-show exhibitions.

*Please note the event takes place on weekends only, so for 2023 those dates are May 27/28 and June 3/4.

Getting there

Held just off of Yamashita Park beside Japan's largest Chinatown.

More info

Find out more about Yamashita Park.

Sandra Isaka

Sandra Isaka @sandra.isaka

As an intercultural consultant & Japan travel specialist with 20 years in Japan, I love sharing my favorite places with others.