November 16, 2023
The Moving Gundam’s New Show, GFY WInter Illumination 2023 feat. GUNDAM SEED Series, Using Music from the SEED Series Starts on December 1st!
There’s also Life-sized Moving Gundam Rock-Paper-Scissors Competition in collaboration with Yorunoyo 2023!
At GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA (GFY), the facility housing the Life-sized Moving Gundam, will have a special winter show called GFY Winter Illumination 2023 feat. GUNDAM SEED Series starting on Friday, December 1st.
This special show uses music from the Gundam SEED series, including T.M. Revolution’s INVOKE and ignited as well as Mika Nakashima’s FIND THE WAY. Various lights and lasers are used to create a gorgeous, impactful show.
This special show uses music from the Gundam SEED series, including T.M. Revolution’s INVOKE and ignited as well as Mika Nakashima’s FIND THE WAY. Various lights and lasers are used to create a gorgeous, impactful show.
The Yokohama coastal art illumination Yorunoyo 2023 and the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM x Gundam Café YOKOHAMA Satellite Collaboration will also begin on Friday, December 1st, and on Sunday, December 10th, there will be a Life-sized Moving Gundam Rock-Paper-Scissors Competition.
There are various ways to enjoy GFY this winter, so please stop by!
There are various ways to enjoy GFY this winter, so please stop by!
Special Winter Show GFY Winter Illumination 2023 feat. GUNDAM SEED Series Details
[Event Period]
Friday, December 1, 2023 - Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Friday, December 1, 2023 - Wednesday, January 31, 2024
[Program Details]
Please check the「GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA」 official website for details about the schedule.
*The event period or hours may change or be canceled without prior warning.
*The usual shows will be performed as well. For more information, please check out the official website.
Please check the「GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA」 official website for details about the schedule.
*The event period or hours may change or be canceled without prior warning.
*The usual shows will be performed as well. For more information, please check out the official website.
The Moving Gundam is also participating in Yorunoyo 2023, a light and music show held all around the city!
GFY is once again participating in the Yokohama coastal art illumination event Yoru ni Arawareru Hikari no Yokohama (A Lit-Up Yokohama Appearing in the Night) <Yorunoyo 2023>.
During that period, GUNDAM-DOCK, the facility that houses the Moving Gundam, will work with Yorunoyo’s illuminations.
Now, the 2nd floor deck of the GUNDAM-LAB area inside the facility is a viewpoint where you can have perfect views of Yorunoyo’s Highlight of Yokohama. Please experience this sight that you can only see during this event at GFY.
During that period, GUNDAM-DOCK, the facility that houses the Moving Gundam, will work with Yorunoyo’s illuminations.
Now, the 2nd floor deck of the GUNDAM-LAB area inside the facility is a viewpoint where you can have perfect views of Yorunoyo’s Highlight of Yokohama. Please experience this sight that you can only see during this event at GFY.
[Event Period]
Friday, December 1, 2023 - Thursday, January 4, 2024
[Program Hours]
Every day between 6:00 PM - 6:05 PM, 7:00 PM - 7:05 PM, 8:00 PM - 8:05 PM
*The 8:00 PM show only happens on days when the facility is open until 9:00 PM.
*The event period or hours may change or be canceled without prior warning.
Friday, December 1, 2023 - Thursday, January 4, 2024
[Program Hours]
Every day between 6:00 PM - 6:05 PM, 7:00 PM - 7:05 PM, 8:00 PM - 8:05 PM
*The 8:00 PM show only happens on days when the facility is open until 9:00 PM.
*The event period or hours may change or be canceled without prior warning.
The Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM x GUNDAM Café YOKOHAMA Satellite Collaboration is underway!
Starting on Friday, December 12, the GUNDAM Café YOKOHAMA Satellite on the 2nd floor of the facility will hold a collaboration event in commemoration of the release of the film Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM.
During that period, products such as latte art with characters such as the Rising Freedom Gundam or Kira Yamato will be available. Also, people who purchase drinks from the café or the GFY food truck will receive an original coaster.
During that period, products such as latte art with characters such as the Rising Freedom Gundam or Kira Yamato will be available. Also, people who purchase drinks from the café or the GFY food truck will receive an original coaster.
[Event Period]
Friday, December 1, 2023 - Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Friday, December 1, 2023 - Wednesday, January 31, 2024
[Purchase Bonus]
Original Coaster
*The original coaster present is one per drink.
*Only available while supplies last.
Original Coaster
*The original coaster present is one per drink.
*Only available while supplies last.
Participate in a Rock-Paper-Scissors competition against the Life-Sized Moving Gundam!
On Sunday, December 10th, there will be another Rock-Paper-Scissors competition against the Moving Gundam since it’s always very popular. It will be held twice this time, once at 1:00 PM and another at 4:00 PM, so more people can participate.
Those who win will be allowed to take photos in a certain area that people are usually not allowed to visit. Do your best!
Those who win will be allowed to take photos in a certain area that people are usually not allowed to visit. Do your best!
[Event Period]
Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
*Entry tickets to GFY are required to participate.
*Participation tickets will be distributed at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM that day. (Only available while supplies last.)
*If the event is unable to be held due to bad weather, there will be an announcement on GFY’s official X account the evening before.
*The special photo spot is in an area with unstable flooring. If you’re going to participate, please don’t wear high heels or sandals. Please follow the staff’s instructions on what to do with your items, where to go, and the rules regarding photography.
*Because of this special program, the Moving Gundam shows usually scheduled for those times will be canceled.
Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
*Entry tickets to GFY are required to participate.
*Participation tickets will be distributed at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM that day. (Only available while supplies last.)
*If the event is unable to be held due to bad weather, there will be an announcement on GFY’s official X account the evening before.
*The special photo spot is in an area with unstable flooring. If you’re going to participate, please don’t wear high heels or sandals. Please follow the staff’s instructions on what to do with your items, where to go, and the rules regarding photography.
*Because of this special program, the Moving Gundam shows usually scheduled for those times will be canceled.
*The event period and times may change without prior warning.
GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA Event Details
Event Period: Saturday, December 19, 2020 - Sunday, March 31, 2024
Business Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (final entry 7:00 PM)
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (final entry 8:00 PM)
Saturday and holidays: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (final entry 8:00 PM)
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (final entry 8:00 PM)
Closed on Tuesdays.
*Open on Tuesday, December 26th, and Tuesday, January 2nd.
*Business hours may change depending on the period.
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (final entry 7:00 PM)
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM (final entry 8:00 PM)
Saturday and holidays: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (final entry 8:00 PM)
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (final entry 8:00 PM)
Closed on Tuesdays.
*Open on Tuesday, December 26th, and Tuesday, January 2nd.
*Business hours may change depending on the period.
Address: Within Yamashita Dock, Yamashitacho 279-25, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
Access:
7-minute walk from Motomachi Chuukagai on the Minatomirai Line
3-minute walk from the Yamashita Dock bus stop on the Yokohama City BAYSIDE BLUE bus
*Entry to Yamashita Dock is prohibited outside of GFY hours.
Access:
7-minute walk from Motomachi Chuukagai on the Minatomirai Line
3-minute walk from the Yamashita Dock bus stop on the Yokohama City BAYSIDE BLUE bus
*Entry to Yamashita Dock is prohibited outside of GFY hours.
[Ticket Rules]
*The entrance ticket and the GUNDAM-DOCK Tower observation ticket are for specific times.
*There may not be same-day tickets available.
*One adult may accompany 3 children under six years old for free.
*No re-entry.
Admission Fee
Adult (13 and up) - 1,650 JPY (incl. tax)
Children (between 7 and 12 years old) - 1,100 JPY (incl. tax)
GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER Observation Deck Fee
3,300 JPY (incl. tax)
*An entry ticket is required. You cannot purchase the GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER observation deck ticket on its own.
*The entrance ticket and the GUNDAM-DOCK Tower observation ticket are for specific times.
*There may not be same-day tickets available.
*One adult may accompany 3 children under six years old for free.
*No re-entry.
Admission Fee
Adult (13 and up) - 1,650 JPY (incl. tax)
Children (between 7 and 12 years old) - 1,100 JPY (incl. tax)
GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER Observation Deck Fee
3,300 JPY (incl. tax)
*An entry ticket is required. You cannot purchase the GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER observation deck ticket on its own.
[December 2023 Ticket Sales]
Tickets for the period between December 1st and 31st are scheduled to go on sale at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 17th, on the official website.
Information about tickets for January 2024 and beyond will be announced on the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA official website once the sales period has been fixed.
Tickets for the period between December 1st and 31st are scheduled to go on sale at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 17th, on the official website.
Information about tickets for January 2024 and beyond will be announced on the GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA official website once the sales period has been fixed.
*Any details of the Movable Gundam’s shows, times, or tours may change without warning due to poor weather or other factors.
* This article was originally published in Japan. Availability & timing may vary by region.
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