A new city-wide floral promotion called "Flower Jack Journey" is getting underway in Yokohama, organized by the Yokohama Tourism Association as part of its "Hana no Minato" (Flower Port) tourism branding initiative. The campaign aims to fill the port city with flower experiences throughout the year, while also building momentum ahead of the GREEN×EXPO 2027 (2027 International Horticultural Exposition), which is scheduled to be held in Yokohama.
Kicking off the series, a flower-decorated cruise ship called "Kanamoe," operated by Keihin Ferryboat Co., Ltd., will carry passengers through the Minato Mirai bay area in a lineup of spring "Flower Cruise" events. The series also includes a pop-up appearance of the mobile flower-themed tourism information center "YOKOHAMA FLOWER BASE" at a major garden festival in May.
Flower Jack Journey Vol. 1 "Flower Cruise — Spring" Schedule
| Round | Date | Venue | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sunday, April 26 | Pier Zounohana | Flower Cruise Decoration Event |
| 2nd | Tuesday, May 5 (National Holiday) | Pier Zounohana | Flower Cruise × Zounohana Café Collab / Flower Cruise × Hand-Cranked Organ Flower Squad Collab |
| 3rd | Saturday, May 16 | Pier Zounohana | Night Flower Cruise |
| 4th | Saturday, May 30 | Pier Zounohana | Night Flower Cruise |
Dates, venues, and content are subject to change.
Round 1: Flower Cruise Decoration Event (April 26)
On April 26, visitors are invited to join in decorating the cruise ship "Kanamoe" with flowers in a hands-on participatory workshop led by florist caco. The session is designed to be accessible for children and first-timers alike. After the decoration, participants can step aboard for a cruise through the bay.
| Reception | Pier Zounohana (opens 20 minutes before each session) |
| Venue | Aboard "Rosa Alba" (decoration session); cruise aboard "Kanamoe" |
| Fee | ¥500 (tax included) |
| Tickets | Advance reservation required: https://www.keihinferry.co.jp/event/ / TEL: 045-201-0821 |
| Times | Session 1: 12:00 PM – 1:05 PM (Cruise: 12:35 PM – 1:05 PM) / Session 2: 12:40 PM – 1:45 PM (Cruise: 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM) / Session 3: 1:20 PM – 2:30 PM (Cruise: 1:55 PM – 2:25 PM) |
| Route | Pier Zounohana → Bankokubashi → 2nd Bridge → Waterfront Park (Minato Mirai scenic spot) → Cosmo Clock 21 → Off Kokusaibashi (harbor view, Bay Bridge panorama) → Return to Pier Zounohana |
| Organized by | Keihin Ferryboat Co., Ltd. |
Florist Profile: caco
Born in 1997, caco began working with flowers with the wish to help people cherish themselves through the joy of flowers. In 2023, she opened her own shop fram in Chitose Funabashi. Alongside running the shop, she is active as a florist in decoration, photography, and floral design.
Round 2: Golden Week Special "Flower Cruise" Inaugural Voyage (May 5)
As a special Children's Day program, the flower-adorned ship from the April 26 workshop will set sail, offering waterfront views and two unique collab experiences.
① Minato Mirai Canal Flower Cruise × Zounohana Terrace Collaboration — with Expert Guide, Soap Bubbles & Zouno Hana Soft Cream
This collaboration with Zounohana Terrace features expert guide commentary alongside a soap bubble performance and a complimentary Zouno Hana soft cream.
| Fee | ¥2,000 (tax included) / Free for preschool children |
| Tickets | On-sale from 10:00 AM at Zounohana Terrace on the day (until 20 minutes before each departure) |
| Times | 1:00 PM / 2:30 PM (approximately 30 minutes each) |
| Route | Pier Zounohana → Bankokubashi → 2nd Bridge → Waterfront Park → Cosmo Clock 21 → Off Kokusaibashi (harbor view, Bay Bridge panorama) → Return to Pier Zounohana |
| Organized by | Keihin Ferryboat Co., Ltd. |
② Minato Mirai Canal Flower Cruise × Hand-Cranked Organ Flower Squad Collaboration
Set to the gentle sounds of a hand-cranked organ with a soap bubble performance across the waterway, this cruise includes a stop at Waterfront Park for live music and photo opportunities.
| Fee | ¥2,000 (tax included) / Free for preschool children |
| Tickets | Advance reservation required: https://www.keihinferry.co.jp/event/ / TEL: 045-201-0821 |
| Times | 4:10 PM / 5:10 PM (approximately 30 minutes each) |
| Route | Pier Zounohana → Bankokubashi → 2nd Bridge → Waterfront Park → Cosmo Clock 21 → Off Kokusaibashi (harbor view, Bay Bridge panorama) → Return to Pier Zounohana |
| Organized by | Keihin Ferryboat Co., Ltd. |
Rounds 3 & 4: "Night Flower Cruise" Linked to Yokohama Night Flowers (May 16 & 30)
Timed with the fireworks display of "YOKOHAMA NIGHT FLOWERS × GREEN×EXPO 2027," the flower-decorated cruise offers a nighttime voyage through Yokohama Bay, with views of Yokohama Landmark Tower, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, and the giant Ferris wheel Cosmo Clock 21 — an experience of the city quite different from daytime.
For more on the fireworks event: https://www.yokohama-nightflowers.com/
| Fee | ¥3,500 (tax included) / No child pricing available |
| Tickets | Advance reservation required: https://www.keihinferry.co.jp/event/ / TEL: 045-201-0821 |
| Time | 6:50 PM – 7:35 PM (45-minute cruise) / Reception opens 20 minutes before departure |
| Route | Pier Zounohana → Off Osanbashi (fireworks viewing spot) → Minato Mirai nightscape / Under Hammerhead → Kokusaibashi → Cosmo Clock 21 → Waterfront Park → 2nd Bridge → Bankokubashi → Pier Zounohana |
| Organized by | Keihin Ferryboat Co., Ltd. |
"YOKOHAMA FLOWER BASE" Pops Up at Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival 2026
The flower-themed mobile tourism information center "YOKOHAMA FLOWER BASE" will make an appearance at the "Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival 2026" held at Pacifico Yokohama, in conjunction with the "Hana no Minato" initiative.
For this edition, the booth will be decorated with "Erabu Lily" (えらぶゆり) from Okinoerabu Island, Kagoshima Prefecture — the same flowers featured at the March event — alongside other seasonal blooms. The arrangement is designed to tell the story behind the flowers and the connection to Okinoerabu Island, while reflecting the overall "Hana no Minato" concept.
Visitors who follow the Yokohama Tourism Association's official SNS account at the booth will receive a lavender cookie by "Ron Marron by DOERI," available to the first 50 visitors per day.
Event Details
- Dates: Saturday, May 2 – Monday, May 4, 2026 (National Holiday)
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (until 4:00 PM on May 4)
- Venue: Pacifico Yokohama, Exhibition Hall A & B
An admission ticket to "Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival 2026" is required for entry.
The booth decoration is provided by ICHIYU, a floral shop in Minato Mirai specializing in quality and design, run by Kazuhiro Kuboshima, a Sogetsu School ikebana artist. Website: ichiyu.jp
For more information on the Flower Jack Journey and the "Hana no Minato" branding initiative, visit the official site: https://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/hanaminato/
