More than a simple gallery, this expansive building north of central Yokohama is more of a hub for creative activity in the city, housing exhibition spaces, studios, music rooms, dedicated areas for kids, and more. Established as a place where residents of the bayside city can encounter creativity in its many manifestations, Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino also has much to offer visitors and non-Japanese speakers.
Each year, the venue hosts three major exhibitions, one dedicated to cutting-edge contemporary art, photography and children’s art respectively. These are complimented by a wide-ranging events program, with one highlight being the outdoor Azamino Art Wagon & Marche, which combines a farmer’s market with stalls selling goods made by local artisans.