About Yokohama DMC
ABOUT US
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Transforming Yokohama's appeal into exceptional experiences.
Yokohama DMC is a destination management and marketing company based in Yokohama, Kanagawa. As one of Japan's leading convention cities, Yokohama hosts major international conferences and corporate events around PACIFICO Yokohama and the waterfront.
Drawing on our local network across the city's history, culture, cuisine, venues and people, we plan and operate unique venues, team building, Japanese cultural experiences, receptions and excursions for international MICE and incentive groups.
Clients & Partners
OUR CLIENTS & PARTNERS
Trusted by global companies, international conferences, travel partners and local organizations, Yokohama DMC has delivered tailor-made corporate events, receptions, incentive programs and excursions for clients from Japan and around the world.
- 20+Projects Delivered
- 2,100+Guests Supported
- 10 Years+Track Record
- Global & DomesticCorporate / MICE / Incentive / Excursion
- Google USA
- Trend Micro
- Hexagon
- ISUZU Australia
- Geistlich Pharma AG
- ZF
- CSA Member Meeting 2026
- IWFF
- Ascott Global Media Familiarisation Programme
- Japan Surgical Society
Selected Track Record
A snapshot of representative projects handled by Yokohama DMC.
| Client / Event | Market | Program | Guests |
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| Google USA | International | Corporate Party | 40 |
| CSA Member Meeting 2026 | International | After Party | 300 |
| International Workforce Forum for Nurses (IWFF) | International | Experience Program & After Party | 100 |
| Trend Micro / JTB | International | After Party | 200 |
| ISUZU Australia / Jteam | International | After Party | 100 |
| Kanagawa Daihatsu / Nippon Travel Agency | Domestic | Incentive Program | 100 |
| Hexagon | International | Corporate Party | 50 |
| Ascott Global Media Familiarisation Programme | International | Technical Visit / Familiarisation Tour | 20 |
| Japan Surgical Society Reception Party | Domestic | Reception | 300 |
| ZF | International | Offsite Meeting | 30 |
* Based on the internal project list provided by Yokohama DMC (2017–2026).
Services
SERVICE
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Unique Venues
Historic buildings, Japanese gardens and other rare venues. We support venue selection, production and on-site operation to create memorable parties and receptions.
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Team Building & Corporate Training
Experiential programs inspired by Japanese culture and Yokohama history, designed to strengthen communication, mutual understanding and team cohesion.
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Japanese Cultural Experiences
Tea, calligraphy, cuisine, Yokohama Geisha, kagura and other experiences that reveal both the beauty and spirit behind Japanese traditions.
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Gala Dinners & Receptions
Venue, cuisine, performers and program flow are designed as one complete experience for distinctive gala dinners and receptions.
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Technical Visits & Excursions
From Minato Mirai, Chinatown and Noge to technical visits and local food tours, we design excursions from a deeply local perspective.
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Artists & Performers
MCs, interpreters, DJs, musicians, Yokohama Geisha and other professionals selected to match your venue, concept and audience.
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Hospitality
Local navigators who understand Yokohama and international MICE provide hands-on support from arrival through departure.
Planning a MICE event or cruise excursion in Yokohama?
From concept development and venue sourcing to content coordination and on-site operation, our local producers provide one-stop support tailored to your objectives and guest profile.
Featured Package Plans
FEATURED PACKAGE PLANS
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OMATSURI Program at Izakaya Complex in NOGE
A private Noge yokocho party with Yokohama Geisha, chindonya entertainers and a dynamic tuna-cutting show.
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Noge Food & Bar Hopping Tour
Explore Yokohama’s lively Noge nightlife district with local food, drinks and English-speaking guidance.
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MINATO TIME
A night reception around historic Yamashita Park, moving through multiple locations along Yokohama’s waterfront.
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Yokohama Sakura & Geisha Cruising
A seasonal yakatabune cruise combining illuminated cherry blossoms with a private Yokohama Geisha performance.
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Garden Cocktail Party & Yokohama Geisha
A refined cocktail reception in a garden combined with Yokohama Geisha entertainment at a traditional Noh stage.
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YOKOHAMA BEAUTY RENAISSANCE
A premium wellness party at Shiseido Beauty Park designed around beauty, the senses and innovation.
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YOKOHAMA Silk Experience
A five-senses reception tracing Yokohama’s silk-trade history through space, cuisine and cultural performance.
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WACORO
A team-building experience combining Japanese tea culture, mindfulness and dialogue.
Model Plan
MODEL PLAN
Noge Bar Hopping Tour
Explore retro Noge, home to more than 600 bars and restaurants. An English-speaking guide takes guests to two selected venues—ideal for after-MICE networking and incentive travel.
- Normal Plan
- from ¥13,000 per person
- Semi-order Plan
- from ¥15,000 per person
- Full-order Plan
- from ¥17,000 per person
Story
THE STORIES OF YOKOHAMA
Yokohama — a story that began with the opening of the port.
The Story of Yokohama
When Yokohama opened its port in 1859, the city became one of Japan’s principal gateways to the world. Western culture and technology blended with Japanese traditions, creating a distinctive modern urban culture that continues to define Yokohama today.
A tradition of refined hospitality in Japan’s historic port city.
Yokohama Geisha
As Yokohama developed after the port opened, ryotei restaurants and social venues welcomed distinguished guests from Japan and overseas. Yokohama Geisha became part of this hospitality culture, and their dance, music and graceful service remain a living expression of the city’s history.
The silk trade that helped build modern Yokohama.
Yokohama & Silk
Yokohama was once known worldwide as a major raw-silk export port. The prosperity generated by silk supported Japan’s modernization and shaped the city’s industries, culture and streetscape—an important heritage that remains part of Yokohama’s identity.
Past Events
OUR WORK
Yokohama DMC has produced a wide range of MICE and inbound programs through its deep local network and original planning expertise. Explore our project record by category.
Food & Bar Experiences
Local gastronomy, Noge bar hopping and private yokocho programs for incentives, team building and networking.
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Yokohama Geisha
Premium traditional entertainment and hospitality for overseas VIPs, receptions and incentive groups.
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Japanese Cultural Experiences
Tea, calligraphy, kagura and other high-quality workshops that introduce the spirit behind Japanese culture.
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Cruise & Waterfront Programs
Shore excursions, yakatabune programs and distinctive waterfront experiences in the port city of Yokohama.
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Walking Tours & Technical Visits
Expert-led tours focused on Yokohama history, urban development and industry, with multilingual guidance available.
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Tailor-made Programs
Custom planning for MICE, nighttime experiences, inbound hospitality and other special requirements.
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Contact us
CONTACT US
- Host a party or reception at a distinctive unique venue.
- Offer high-quality Japanese cultural experiences for international guests.
- Create effective team-building programs using Yokohama’s local character.
- Design a memorable incentive program that recognizes achievement and motivates teams.
- Arrange expert-led tours focused on history, food, urban development or industry.
- Provide multilingual guides with deep local knowledge and hospitality experience.
Let us create an experience that can only happen in Yokohama.
Tell us what you would like to achieve, even if the details are still taking shape.
Reservation Flow
HOW IT WORKS
Inquiry
Start by contacting us through the inquiry form with whatever information you currently have.
Consultation
Our coordinator will reply by email and, when useful, arrange a phone or online meeting.
Quotation
We prepare a proposal and quotation based on your requirements and program concept.
Confirmation
After confirming the program details and payment terms, the booking is finalized.
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can we ask for ideas and a quotation even if the event concept is not yet finalized?
Yes. Tell us the purpose of the event—such as international guest hospitality, team building, an anniversary program or an incentive—and our Yokohama-based coordinators can help shape the concept, venue and content from an early stage.
Can you arrange programs outside Yokohama?
Yes. Yokohama is our core area, but we can also combine nearby destinations such as Kamakura, other parts of Kanagawa and the greater Tokyo area when appropriate.
Can you organize events at historic buildings and other unique venues?
Yes. We can propose historic buildings, gardens, cultural facilities and waterfront venues, and provide integrated support for staging, production and on-site operation.
Do you offer cultural programs that explore the deeper ideas behind Japanese traditions?
Yes. Our programs include Yokohama Geisha, tea, calligraphy, kagura and other high-quality workshops, with interpretation and hands-on elements available for international guests.
Can an event contribute to sustainability or the local community?
Yes. Depending on your objectives, we can design programs that support local culture, traditional performing arts, regional businesses and the local economy.
User Voices
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Travel Company
WACORO
“Having the owner of a tea shop with more than 100 years of history personally explain the tea made the experience feel very special.”
Travel Company
OMATSURI Program in Noge
“Walking through Noge’s neon-lit drinking district led by chindonya performers was great fun.”
Travel Company
Kuraki Noh Stage & Yokohama Geisha
“The outdoor kagura performance was excellent, and the MC’s English explanation was engaging and easy to follow.”
Travel Company
Garden Cocktail Party & Yokohama Geisha
“The idea of using the garden for cocktails was wonderful, and the live performance matched the atmosphere perfectly.”
SNS
SOCIAL NETWORKING SERVICE
Other Services
OTHER SERVICES
- We operate the digital service “Hamapon,” used by tourism facilities, restaurants, shopping districts and promotional campaigns in Yokohama.
- We provide “Hamapon Furusato Tax Tickets” as a Yokohama City hometown-tax return gift.
- Hamapon technology has also been introduced in Katashina Village, Gunma, as the “Ozepon” hometown-tax return gift platform.
- We serve as the secretariat for the Yokohama Geisha association and support the continuation and promotion of this local cultural tradition.
- For At Yokohama, we produce interviews, photography and editorial content introducing Yokohama’s local shopping streets.