Yokohama is one of the preferred destinations for hosting international meetings and conferences in Japan. Situated about 34kms southwest of Tokyo, this port city experiences a major flow of business tourists mainly due to the great international and domestic connectivity its offers. It is just a 20-minute drive from Haneda Airport. Besides, the accommodation here is relatively cheaper as compared to central Tokyo.
Yokohama boasts having convention centres and meeting spaces that specially cater to the MICE sector. A case in point is PACIFICO Yokohama, a renowned MICE venue in Japan and one of the largest convention complexes in the world. This meeting centre is set up in the waterfront area of Yokohama’s newly developed business district — Minato Mirai 21. This seaside district is filled with shopping centres, a convention centre, hotels, an amusement park, hot spring baths, museums and parks, thereby making it a perfect destination for business as well as leisure travellers.
Why PACIFICO Yokohama?
The meeting venues at this convention centre include the National Convention Hall, Conference Center, Exhibition Hall, Annexe Hall and InterContinental Yokohama Grand. Additionally, this key MICE hub also offers outdoor areas — Rinko Park, Koryu Zone and Pukarisanbashi Pier, each of which comes with a unique scenic feature such as stone-pavement, lawn, and ocean view.
The National Convention Hall has a seating capacity of 5,000 seats and is well-equipped with high-end technology. The Seaside lobby at this venue is enclosed in glass and provides a stunning view of the Yokohama Bay.
The Conference Center has 50 (small, medium and large) meetings rooms that are ideal not just for business but also for social events, coffee breaks and parties.
Spread across an area of 20,000 sqm, the Exhibition Hall is thoughtfully designed and features utility pits to provide electricity, gas, telephone services, water supply, drainage, compressed air. Attached to it, is the Annexe Hall that can accommodate up to 1300 people.
Another MICE venue is the InterContinental Yokohama Grand that offers 594 guest rooms, restaurants, and banquet amenities. The hotel houses meeting spaces that can accommodate from 80 to 700 people, and is equipped with premium service offerings for MICE groups. Guests can choose from eight F&B outlets that serve an expansive range of national and global cuisine.
pacifico.co.jp; interconti.co.jp
- PACIFICO Yokohama organises about 1000 events and receives a footfall of over 4 million (approx) annually.
- PACIFICO Yokohama is a renowned MICE venue in Japan and one of the largest convention complexes in the world.
YOKOHAMA LUXURY HOTELS
InterContinental Yokohama Grand
Located in the Minato Mirai district of Yokohama, the InterContinental Yokohama Grand is an upscale hotel owned by the parent InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. The luxury hotel offers rooms with views of the Bay and of the city along with a variety of accommodation options ranging from super deluxe rooms to royal suites. Right across the hotel is the Yokohama Cosmoworld, an amusement park that is home to the one of the largest Ferris Wheels in the world. It also offers a wide range of restaurants with cuisines from all of over the world. The famed restaurant, Nadaman, offers traditional Japanese dining along with an impressive vista of the Yokohama port. Furthermore, the SPA Bay Window provides several wellness treatments including its popular Pearl Facial Spa Course.
Where: 1-1-1 Minato-Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-8522, Japan
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers
Positioned in the heart of the city, the Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers is luxury at its finest. Being a minute’s walk away from the train station and just 30 minutes away from the Haneda Airport, the hotel is favoured by its location. It is at an easy distance from many of the city’s signature sights such as the Yokohama Landmark Tower, Motomachi Shopping Street and the Yokohama Bay Bridge. The signature bay view is a common theme across many of the hotel rooms. Top class restaurants like Compass serve an all-day buffet with over 50 international dishes while some others like Sai-Ryu serve more specific cuisines. The hotel has garnered a reputation for becoming a popular wedding destination. To suit the needs of, both, modern and traditional weddings, the hotel provides an intimate chapel as well as a Japanese shrine along with 11 event venues. Additionally, it has an indoor swimming pool and a fitness centre.
Where: 1 Chome-3-23 Kitasaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture 220-8501, Japan
The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu
A part of “Queen’s Square Yokohama” complex, the Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu is located in the Minato Mirai 21 waterfront area of Yokohama. The hotel offers 480 guest rooms and suites with the seaside facing rooms opening into a striking seascape of the bay. The many banquet rooms available in the hotel, such as the ‘Queen’s Grand Ballroom’, has rendered it a popular choice for, both, business and private engagements. To unwind in the evening ‘Jack’s’ bar is favourite among guests. The hotel also has a range of fine and casual dining restaurants in addition to round the clock room service.
Where: 2-3-7 Minato-Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 220-8543, Japan
Yokohama Royal Park Hotel
Located within the Yokohama Landmark Tower the hotel’s guest rooms expand over floors 52 to 67. Boasting stunning views of the Bay Bridge and the snow-clad slopes of Mount Fuji, the luxurious rooms make for the perfect retreat from the city’s fast-paced life. Konohana, the aromatherapy salon in the hotel combines the comforts of spa facilities and the captivating bay view to provide the guests with an evening of relaxation. There is also a fitness club that has a gym, a heated swimming pool, a spa and a relaxing room. Additionally, there is a cake shop, a prayer room and a hotel shop that offers a wide selection of souvenirs.
Where: 2-2-1-3 Minato-Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, 220-8173, Japan yrph.com
Hotel New Grand
A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, this historically significant hotel has played host to the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Babe Ruth and General MacArthur since its opening in 1927. Adjacent to the Main Building is the Tower Building within which the guest rooms, banquet halls and restaurants are located. The hotel has strived to improve upon its culinary prowess by tailoring European cuisine to suit Japanese sensitivities and to create a sophisticated dining experience. The hotel’s four banquet halls in both the buildings reflect an old-world charm that it has worked to preserve. A convenient 30 minute drive from the Haneda Airport, the hotel is much loved by history lovers.
Where: 10, Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 231-8520 Japan
NEW OPENINGS:
1. Hyatt Regency Yokohama: Spring 2020
2. Apa Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower: Autumn 2019
3. The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama: Summer 2020
4. Oakwood Premier Yokohama: Spring 2020
