For the first time in Japan, Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel is hosting “HIMAWARI Week,” a special event celebrating its 35th anniversary with vibrant sunflower decorations throughout the hotel in Yokohama.
The event brightens the 1st-floor lobby and 2nd-floor entrance with sunflowers, reflecting the hotel’s wish to grow like the flower facing the sun and to pass on its legacy. Running from August 5 to August 26, the event also features a unique ice sculpture combined with sunflowers on the anniversary day, August 20.
About HIMAWARI Week at Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel
Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel holds seasonal floral displays called “Floral Week” to express hospitality and messages through flowers. Every August, coinciding with its founding anniversary, the hotel decorates with sunflowers for “HIMAWARI Week.” The sunflowers symbolize growth and bright summer feelings for guests. On August 20, the 35th anniversary, a special display combining sunflowers and ice sculptures will appear in the lobby, offering a refreshing sight. Guests can also enjoy cold refreshments during the day.
From August 19 to 23, the hotel’s shop “i MARINA” will offer a limited-edition cake called “Cake Raffiné au Citron.” This moist pound cake is infused with limoncello made from rare domestic lemons and contains homemade lemon peel. The cake, priced at ¥3,500 (tax included), is limited to 10 pieces per day and perfectly complements the summer atmosphere.
Highlights
- HIMAWARI Week runs August 5–26, 2026, featuring sunflower decorations in the lobby and entrance.
- Special ice sculpture with sunflowers on August 20, the hotel’s 35th anniversary.
- Limited-edition lemon pound cake available August 19–23 at i MARINA, ¥3,500 (tax included), 10 pieces daily.
- The hotel offers stunning sea views from its 31 floors, 594 rooms, and multiple dining options.
InterContinental Yokohama Grand — Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | HIMAWARI Week and Limited-Edition Cake “Cake Raffiné au Citron” |
| Menu / items | Sunflower decorations, ice sculpture, Cake Raffiné au Citron (lemon pound cake) |
| Location | Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel, Minato Mirai, Yokohama |
| Address | 1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa |
| Period | August 5, 2026 – August 26, 2026 |
| Release date | July 30, 2026 |
| Price | ¥3,500 (tax included) for Cake Raffiné au Citron |
