Venue Highlights
Welcome to Japan’s Biggest Marine Event
The Japan International Boat Show 2019 will have booths from manufacturers at the Pacifico Yokohama venue and floating displays of large motorboats and sailboats at the Yokohama Bayside Marina venue, so you can enjoy everything marine recreation has to offer twice over. We’ re sure you’ ll find something here just right for your marine lifestyle.
*Please refrain from bringing pets to either venue, with the exception of guide dogs, hearing assistance dogs and service dogs.
*Please use public transportation to get to the show venues.
Pacifico Yokohama
Indoor exhibit venue
The indoor Pacifico Yokohama exposition facility will exude the flavor of marine recreation. The venue will be brimming with displays of the latest motorboat, sailboat, personal watercraft models and marine accessories as well as delivering the latest marine industry information and more. An array of other items to help people enjoy a marine lifestyle will also be exhibited, all arranged and presented in an easy-to-understand fashion.
Something for Beginners to Experts and Racing
Sailing Village (Sailboat Area)
This area is your ticket to the enjoyable world of sailing, from beginners wanting to learn to seasoned veterans. Here you can find everything from workshops and demonstrations with small sailboats to talk shows. A range of programs are planned for the show’s duration, so stop by and find one that catches your attention.
Personal Watercraft Area
Jet Village
For personal watercraft enthusiasts, the Jet Village showcases the machines themselves, accessories, related apparel and more all in one place. In addition to the display and sales of all these products, there will also be all kinds of information presented on the Jet Village stage. Be sure to check it out.
Be a Junior Captain!
Marine Kids Village (March 9–10)
“Be a Junior Captain!” is the motto at the Marine Kids Village, where the agenda is aimed at sparking a child’s interest in both the ocean and watercraft. Set to be held on March 9 and 10 at the Pacifico Yokohama venue, the scheduled programs and their times are listed below.
- A Challenge from the King of the Pirates - Where is Captain Vanessa?
- This event has participants try to solve several riddles to eventually arrive at the finish. After starting at the reception area, participants have to figure out the answer to the first quiz to move on to the next point, and so on. Making it to the end grants an audience with Captain Vanessa herself! Finishers will receive a card certifying their achievement as full–fledged pirates.
- Discovering How Boats Work
- Participants can learn the answers to questions like, “Why do boats float?” “What is the resistance of water?” and so on through experiments with everyday objects. One way they will do that is to construct a model boat and race it.
- Build a Propeller-powered Boat
- Build a model boat that uses a rubber band to turn the propeller and propel it forward, then see how it actually works on the water. This illustrates how boats move in the water in a fun, interactive way.
- Ocean Posters
- Try your hand at creating an advertising poster for the sea that will make everyone smile. The idea is to find just the right kind of ad to attract as many people as possible to visit your favorite spot on the water. Funny ideas and expressions that bring laughs are welcome, of course!
- Kids Boat Quiz
- The oceans connect the whole world together and boats traveling the seas also connect different people with different cultures. From small dinghies to huge freighters, boats of all shapes and sizes can be found on the water. The Kids Boat Quiz is a chance to learn about the rich history and culture of boating while having fun at the same time.
*Run from 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 on both days.
*Participation is free but limited to children of junior high school level and under and their guardians.
Marine Kids Village Schedule
| March 9 (Sat.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | Ocean Poster | Ocean Alliance |
| 12:00 | Build a Propeller–powered Boat | Museum of Maritime Science |
| 13:00 | Discovering How Boats Work | Yamaha Motor |
| 14:00 | Build a Propeller–powered Boat | Museum of Maritime Science |
| 15:00 | Discovering How Boats Work | Yamaha Motor |
| 16:00 | Kids Boat Quiz | Japan Marine Recreation Association |
| 17:00 | Discovering How Boats Work | Yamaha Motor |
| March 10 (Sun.) | ||
| 11:00 | Build a Propeller–powered Boat | Museum of Maritime Science |
| 12:00 | Discovering How Boats Work | Yamaha Motor |
| 13:00 | Ocean Posters | Ocean Alliance |
| 14:00 | Build a Propeller–powered Boat | Museum of Maritime Science |
| 15:00 | Discovering How Boats Work | Yamaha Motor |
| 16:00 | Kids Boat Quiz | Japan Marine Recreation Association |
Expanding the World of Marine Recreation
Small–Boat Area
A look at safety with small boats and how they can be enjoyed
Small boats are popular as first–time watercraft since they don’t require a boat license, are easy to transport, and simple to handle. On display in the Small–Boat Area are mostly inflatable boats. There is a great deal of potential to be found in these compact craft as well as unique ways to operate them safely. These points will be illustrated through lectures and the like so that guests can understand how fun they can be.
The Tokyo Olympics Are Next Year!
Olympic Sailing Support Project
A look at 470 Class sailing, a strong event for Japan
The Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will be here just over a year from now, and the Boat Show is a proud supporter of the Olympic sailing events scheduled for the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games. At the Pacifico Yokohama venue, the rules and points to look for during 470 Class competition will be highlighted with actual competition sailboats on display as well as video introductions. Plans also call for appearances by sailors with previous Olympic experience.
A Full Spectrum of Marine Lifestyles
Lifestyle Avenue
On display here are a choice selection of cars, accessories and the like adding vibrancy to the marine lifestyle, as well as a selection of fashion brands for a more relaxing onboard experience. See all this at the Marine Lifestyle Zone.
A Relaxing Time at the Marina
Marina Café
The Marina Café will open at the Pacifico Yokohama venue again this year with the theme of “A Relaxing Time at the Marina.” While the main section is located just in front of the event’s stage, a space just for tea and desserts is also planned.
Complementary coffee for official Facebook page “Likes”
Seaside Café
*This is the reception area for the Special Superyacht Tour.
*This is where voting for this year’s “Fishing Enthusiast” will take place.
A place for relaxation and refreshment for marine recreation fans. There will be a special deal to receive a free cup of coffee for a Facebook or Instagram like. The Seaside Café awaits you near the exit of the Pacifico Yokahama venue.
Yokohama Bayside Marina
Floating exhibit venue
There will be around 50 primarily larger motorboats and sailing cruisers docked on the water at the Yokohama Bayside Marina. The display boats will be open for visitors to actually come aboard (not applicable for some models), and there will be opportunities to feel the character of certain craft out on the water firsthand.
March 8 (Fri.) –10 (Sun.)
Boat Rides and Instruction
An experience possible with the waterside venue and no license necessary for brief operation
This experiential boat ride program is possible thanks to the waterside facilities of the Yokohama Bayside Marina venue. This popular program enables visitor to experience boats out on the water where even people without a license can experience operating a motorboat or crewing on a sailboat. Programs are prepared to cater to people of different levels of skill and experience, from complete beginners to veterans.
- ・Captain Experience
- ・Boat Piloting Lesson (boat operator license required)
- ・Tokyo Bay Advanced Boating Course
- ・Sailing Cruiser Experience
*All events require reservations.
World Gourmet Festival
Large food trucks will be set up at the Yokohama Bayside Marina during the Boat Show. For the duration of the event, oven–fired pizzas, kebabs, American-style steaks and other culinary items will be available.
*Photos from the 2018 Boat Show
*Please refrain from bringing pets to either venue, with the exception of guide dogs, hearing assistance dogs and service dogs.
*Please use public transportation to get to the show venues.
