- Distribution of New Facilities Opening in Yokohama City
- Approximately 70% of New Facilities Opening in Yokohama City are Concentrated in Naka Ward
- The keyword for new facilities opening in Yokohama City is “large-scale mixed-use facilities.”
- Introducing some of Yokohama City’s new facilities
- The background of large-scale mixed-use facilities being planned in Yokohama City
Distribution of New Facilities Opening in Yokohama City
According to Metro Engines Research, the distribution of new facilities opening in Yokohama City is as follows:
（Source:Metro Engines Research）
Approximately 70% of New Facilities Opening in Yokohama City are Concentrated in Naka Ward
There are 15 facilities (3,574 rooms) planned to open in Yokohama City, with about 87% of them, or 13 facilities (2,944 rooms), concentrated in Minato Ward. Additionally, in existing facilities, about 60% of the total number of facilities in Sapporo City (341 facilities) are concentrated in the Central Ward.
| New Facilities | |||
| Ranking | Yokohama City | Number of Facilities | Share |
| 1st | Naka Ward | 7 facilities | 70% |
| 2nd | Nishi Ward | 2 facilities | 20% |
| 3rd | Kanagawa Ward | 1 facility | 10% |
| Total | 10 facilities | ||
（Source:Metro Engines Research）
The keyword for new facilities opening in Yokohama City is “large-scale mixed-use facilities.”
Particularly in the Yokohama city center and waterfront areas, there are plans to develop hotels with world-class lodging and MICE facilities, along with high-grade residences, in an attempt to form a new international exchange hub.
| Facility Name | Number of Rooms (Estimated) | Completion Scheduled Opening Date |
| (Provisional) Kitanaka Street North District A-1 & A-2 | 300 rooms | December 31, 2027 |
| (Provisional) OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resort | 280 rooms | April 1, 2026 |
| (Provisional) Yokohama Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts | 338 rooms | March 31, 2026 |
（Source:Metro Engines Research）
Introducing some of Yokohama City’s new facilities
(Provisional) Kitanaka Street North District A-1 & A-2
The (Provisional) Kitanaka Street North District A-1 & A-2 is planning to construct a large-scale mixed-use facility consisting of a world-class hotel and 184 residences. The facility will span 40 floors above ground and 2 below, reaching a height of 150m and covering a total floor area of 97,081 square meters. The plan covers a massive area from A-1 to C districts, including wedding facilities, offices, commercial facilities, and residences, aiming to create a new international exchange hub.
(Provisional) OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resort
The (Provisional) OMO7 Yokohama by Hoshino Resort is a full-service hotel set to become a landmark of the city, incorporating cafes and restaurants within the preserved 8-story former city hall administrative building. As part of the “Yokohama City Old City Hall District Utilization Project,” OMO by Hoshino Resort will manage the hotel, marking OMO brand’s first entry into Yokohama.
(Provisional) Yokohama Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts
The (Provisional) Yokohama Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts is a new mixed-use facility part of the redevelopment of the “Minato Mirai 21 Central District 62 Block,” consisting of 14 floors above ground and 2 below. It will feature an aquarium, restaurant, and retail stores on the lower floors, with guest rooms, a spa, pool, and fitness room on the upper levels.
The background of large-scale mixed-use facilities being planned in Yokohama City
The planning of large-scale mixed-use facilities in Yokohama City can be attributed to the steady recovery of inbound tourism demand, especially post-COVID. Tokyo, Japan’s largest tourist city, borders Yokohama, which is also a highly popular spot. Notable tourist attractions include “Yokohama Landmark Tower” and “Yamashita Park.”
However, “overtourism” has recently troubled popular tourist destinations, with increased foreign tourists expected to boost the economy on one hand but causing concerns about the impact on residents’ lives due to excessive visitor numbers on the other. While merchants desire more visitors, residents face the challenge of having a limit, making it a difficult issue.
In this context, the plans for large-scale mixed-use facilities in Yokohama City serve as an effective means to alleviate overtourism by distributing tourists more evenly across existing popular spots. Simultaneously, by attracting international hotel brands, there’s potential to further promote Yokohama City as an internationally recognized tourist destination.