Yokohama Mores, the shopping center by Yokohama Station's west exit, is currently running Mores BBQ Beer Garden, a city-style beer garden built around a "Beach & City Pop" concept for enjoying a relaxed BBQ resort in the middle of the city.
On August 21, 2026, the rooftop terrace transforms into a yagura-topped bon odori venue for a special summer event: Yokohama Mores Bon Odori "Bon DANCE 2026."
DJ Celly, known for the "Bon Jovi" bon odori style, joins the lineup — a video of her playing Bon Jovi's "Livin' On a Prayer" spread widely on social media under a matching hashtag and became a major talking point. She's joined by a J-POP DJ, a wadaiko drum idol group, and the Japan Bon Odori Association.
With a beer in hand, guests can dance in style right in the middle of the city at this entirely new take on a summer matsuri.
August 21 (Friday) Special Event: Yokohama Mores Bon Odori "Bon DANCE 2026"
Event Overview
Event name: Yokohama Mores Bon Odori "Bon DANCE 2026"
Date: August 21, 2026 (Friday)
Time: Part 1, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM / Part 2, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM (two 90-minute sessions)
Venue: Mores BBQ Beer Garden (rooftop of Yokohama Mores, 1-3-1 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa)
Performers: DJ Celly / DJ YAHAGI / Tokyo Otome Daiko / Japan Bon Odori Association
Price: Reservation required for a beer garden plan
■ August 21 only, limited to the first 100 guests: Bon DANCE Standing Plan (all-you-can-eat deli food + all-you-can-drink + BEAMS JAPAN happi-pattern tenugui included), ¥2,800 for 90 minutes
*Regular beer garden plans are also available, including the Standard Plan for 90 minutes at ¥5,000, among others.
Reservations can be made on the official booking site.
In case of rain, part of the event will be scaled down and held indoors. In severe weather, the event may be canceled. Schedule and performer details are subject to change.
DJ Celly
Known for blending bon odori with DJ sets, DJ Celly became a major talking point when a video of her playing Bon Jovi's "Livin' On a Prayer" spread widely on social media. She was selected as a competition DJ for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and has performed at numerous events for luxury brands, hotels, and discos, playing across a wide range of genres.
DJ YAHAGI
A leading J-POP DJ in Japan who performs more than 300 shows a year. He is a founding member and headline DJ of "Japastation," a J-POP DJ event held every day of the year at ATOM TOKYO — the only event of its kind in Japan. Known for commanding performances and MC work that draw the whole venue in, he's active across club events, major festivals, and regional events. Centered on J-POP but blending in J-ROCK, anime songs, and hits from past eras, his sets bring together crowds of all ages. In 2024, he brought a J-POP DJ show to Taiwan, introducing Japan's J-POP culture overseas, and he has since launched "Japa Rock," a J-ROCK event he organizes and headlines to spread a new J-POP culture.
Tokyo Otome Daiko
Tokyo Otome Daiko is a wadaiko idol act that mixes the sound of Japan's traditional wadaiko drums with "kawaii," a quality Japan is known for worldwide. It was formed in 2013 by Ririi Sakura — the world's first wadaiko idol and a Japan bon-daiko champion — with the aim of creating a Japanese girls' performance the world can be proud of, under the concept "cute × powerful." The group's polished visuals and powerful drumming create an appeal that can be seen and heard, drawing in not just idol fans but audiences from small children to older adults.
Japan Bon Odori Association
A general incorporated association working to spread and promote bon odori and bon odori culture nationwide. Its roughly 4,000 members across Japan include bon odori enthusiasts and experienced Japanese dancers, as well as modern dance professionals and instructors. The group, centered on women in their 20s to 40s, dances to choreography set to a wide range of music — from classic bon odori and folk songs such as "Tokyo Ondo" and "Tanko Bushi" to J-POP, Western music, anime songs, and DJ tracks.
Limited "Bon DANCE" Beer Garden Plan with a Happi-Pattern Tenugui, August 21 Only — Reserve Early
BEAMS JAPAN happi-pattern tenugui
Bon DANCE Standing Plan, First 100 Guests Only, August 21
(All-you-can-eat deli food + all-you-can-drink + BEAMS JAPAN happi-pattern tenugui included)
¥2,800 (tax included) per person, 90 minutes
Part 1, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM / Part 2, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM (two 90-minute sessions)
*Guests who want to join both sessions can do so for an additional ¥2,000 (tax included).
A relaxed way for solo guests to join a city summer matsuri, with a tenugui included
This 90-minute plan pairs a wide selection of all-you-can-eat Asian street-food-style deli dishes with all-you-can-drink access to more than 80 kinds of beer, sours, cocktails, and more, making it easy to join in on the fun. The first 100 guests also receive a BEAMS JAPAN happi-pattern tenugui (34cm × 83cm) to help liven up "Bon DANCE."
Reservations can be made on the official booking site (select the "Bon DANCE" plan, limited to the first 100 guests).
*This is a standing plan in the terrace area; on rainy days, guests can use the indoor space instead.
*A BBQ plate is not included.
*Tenuguis will be handed out at the beer garden on the day of the event.
*The BEAMS JAPAN happi-pattern tenugui is not wrinkle-resistant, so its creases will soften after use or washing.
▼ Other beer garden plans are also available
Standard Plan, from ¥3,900 (tax included) per person
(Standard BBQ plate + all-you-can-eat deli food + all-you-can-drink included)
Choose from three time options: 60 minutes for ¥3,900, 90 minutes for ¥5,000, or 120 minutes for ¥6,000.
Reservations can be made on the official booking site.
August 3–19: What's On During "MATSURI Fes: Asian Summer Festival"
Throughout August, Mores BBQ Beer Garden runs on the theme "MATSURI Fes: Asian Summer Festival," offering an all-you-can-eat deli spread drawing on flavors from across Asia alongside more than 80 kinds of all-you-can-drink. Decorated with lanterns and a summer-matsuri photo booth, the space lets guests soak up a summer festival mood without leaving the city.
Bon DANCE Hour (mini bon odori time)
During the event period, bon odori tunes play a few times during dinner service, giving everyone a chance to dance together — a warm-up for the August 21 event while enjoying the beer garden.
Summer matsuri photo booth
A "summer matsuri photo booth" decorated with limited-edition lanterns is set up for the event period, making it a great spot for photos in yukata that are ready for social media.
Sirloin in a yukata!?
During the summer matsuri period, groups who visit in yukata receive a complimentary serving of premium sirloin beef (for guests ordering a BBQ plan).
New standing plan for weekday dinners, August 3 (Monday)–19 (Wednesday), Monday through Thursday
A limited-time standing beer garden plan that's easy to enjoy solo makes its debut.
Weekday (Monday–Thursday) limited standing plan: ¥2,500 (tax included) per person
(All-you-can-eat deli food + 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink included)
Reservations can be made on the official booking site.
Mores BBQ Beer Garden, Rooftop of Yokohama Mores
For 2026, the beer garden's theme is "A Festival Around the World: Music & Beer," with three fairs running across the season.
This summer's limited-time fair, themed around night markets and summer bazaars, is "MATSURI Fes: Asian Summer Festival," now underway.
Drawing on the atmosphere of Japanese ennichi festivals, Taiwanese night markets, Korean street-food stalls, and Southeast Asian night markets, the fair captures the lively feel of summer across Asia.
The popular mala soup booth has also been upgraded, now offering a choice of two soups and 11 toppings.
Surrounded by lantern and matsuri-style decorations, guests can enjoy colorful deli dishes and street food with family, friends, and coworkers while making summer memories.
An open-air Terrace Area, an Indoor Area for rainy days, and a limited seven-table VIP Area
The venue is made up of three areas suited to different occasions, each with its own refined atmosphere, offering about 400 seats in total across the Terrace, Indoor, and limited VIP areas.
- The open-air rooftop Terrace Area (134 seats), for enjoying the beer garden in the fresh air
- The spacious, lively Indoor Area (200 seats), usable regardless of weather
- The VIP Area (limited to 7 tables / 56 seats), with relaxed sofa seating for a full grilled BBQ experience — a seat charge of ¥2,000 (tax included) applies for up to 4 guests, and ¥500 (tax included) per person for parties of 5 or more
The venue suits a wide range of occasions, from casual drinks to family outings and company gatherings.
Mores BBQ Beer Garden (Rooftop)
Open: April 17 (Friday)–September 23 (Wednesday, holiday), 2026
Hours: Weekdays, 4:00 PM–10:30 PM / Weekends and holidays, 12:00 PM–10:30 PM
*From June 1–August 31, open daily 12:00 PM–10:30 PM.
*Last entry is at 9:30 PM.
Address: Rooftop of Yokohama Mores, 1-3-1 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Seats: 390 total (Indoor: 200, Terrace: 134, VIP: 56)
Closed: Follows Yokohama Mores' holiday schedule (may close due to severe weather)
Official site: yokohama-mores-bbqbeergarden.jp (reservations available here)
Instagram: @mores_bbqbeergarden
