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About photography procedure in park in Naka Ward

Information on shooting procedures at parks in Naka Ward.

Last Updated January 25, 2024

Permission conditions

Date and time when shooting is possible

 From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays
  ※ This time includes time for construction and removal.

Photography park

 To the Park List
 ※ The following relatively large parks will be handled by the Environmental Planning Bureau Central Park.
   Yamashita Park, Harbor View Park (Minato-no-Mieru Oka Koen), Negishi Forest Park, Yokohama Park, Odori Park, Hinodegaawa Koen, Yamabuki Park, Motomachi Park
   Yamate Italian Garden, Yamate Park, Honmoku Seaside Park, Honmoku Seaside Park, Honmoku Sancho Park, America Mountain Park
 ※ About the following parks, we cannot photograph because there is problem in park management.
   Shin-Honmaki Park, Motomachi Hyakudan Park, Yamate View Park, Niiyamashita 2-chome Bayside Park, Ougi-cho Koen
 ※ Kaiko Hiroba Park and Yamashita-Cho Koen are cleaned on Monday and Friday mornings.
 ※ About multipurpose open space of Kashiwaha Park, Kokonan Park, Honmaki Hiroba Park, garden stadium (tennis court) of Kokonan Park
   It is managed by the Park Facility Management Steering Committee. Separate procedures such as application for use to the above committee are required.
 ※ The following harbor green spaces will be processed by each designated manager.
   Yokohama Red Brick Consortium (outside site): Aka Renga Park (Red Brick Warehouse Park), Aka Renga Soko Event Plaza, Zounohana Park, Shinko Chuo Hiroba
  Canal Park Cup Noodles Museum Park
   Sail Training Ship, Nippon Maru, Yokohama Minato Museum (outside site): Nippon-Maru Memorial Park
   Yokohama Hammerhead Public Relations Office (outside site): Hammer head park
   

Basic concepts and restrictions on park use

 The park is a place for citizens to relax, and a place where you can spend a safe and comfortable time.
 It is not permitted to occupy a large space for a long time or make a loud noise because it may cause inconvenience to other park users and neighbors.
 Shooting to carry in and out many equipment is not permitted because it takes time to prepare and may cause inconvenience to other users and neighbors. (It is also forbidden to drive a car in the park to carry equipment.)
 In addition, we cannot permit about act prohibited by Yokohama-shi park regulations Article 5 and act restricted by the regulations Article 6 of the regulations.

To the Park Ordinance page

 ※ Specific examples of photography that cannot be permitted

  • Photographing of vehicles (cars, motorcycles, bicycles)
  • Skateboarding
  • Shooting using drones (including toy drones)
  • Photography of leaving animals (dogs, etc.) free
  • Shooting of ball games such as soccer and baseball outside of sports facilities
  • Shooting using fire
  • Shooting rain, snow, and fallen leaves using a machine (rainer, snowfall machine, power vehicle)
  • Shooting using large equipment such as rails, cranes, and other unrecoverable items such as paper splashes
  • Shooting that occupy a place or facility for a long time, or shooting with loud noises
  • In addition, shootings that cause discomfort to park users and disturb nearby residents
  • Depending on the situation of the park, it may not be possible to shoot for reasons other than the above, so please adjust it sufficiently in advance.

Park usage fee

Commercial photography (shooting as a business)

 Photography: 15,000 yen
 Video shooting: 30,000 yen
  ※ If the shooting takes longer than half a day (4 hours), two usage fees will be charged.
  ※ When shooting in multiple parks on the same day, procedures are required for each park, and usage fees will be charged for each park.

Photographs other than the above (various commemorative photos, model photo sessions, etc.)

 3,900 yen for both photography and video shooting
   ※ When shooting in multiple parks on the same day, procedures are required for each park, and usage fees will be charged for each park.

Procedure until shooting

1 Check availability on the desired date of shooting

 After confirming that the shooting is in accordance with the shooting permission conditions, please contact us if there is space on the day you want to shoot.
  ※ Please note that we cannot accept weekends and holidays and closed hours.
 E-mail na-doboku@city.yokohama.jp
  Please send the attached file to a minimum of 7MB. Capacity limit
  ※ Please be sure to contact us by phone after sending to confirm your incoming call.
 Phone (045) 641-7681

2 Reservation for shooting date

 Please make a reservation when the shooting is confirmed.
  ※ Please note that we cannot accept weekends and holidays and closed hours.
  ※ This is a procedure to prevent other plans from entering during the permit procedure.

3 Application for act permission (photographing permission) in the park

 Create an action permission application (for photography) in the park, and together with the materials that understands the contents of the shooting, up to eight days before the day of shooting (standard processing period). Please bring it by e-mail, mail, or directly to the Central Public Works Office window.
  E-mail na-doboku@city.yokohama.jp
   ※ Please send the attached file to a minimum of 7MB. Capacity limit
   ※ Please be sure to contact us by phone after sending to confirm your incoming call.
  Address: Naka Public Works Office, 246 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, 231-0023, Japan
  Application form
   Act permission application in park (for photography) (Excel: 21KB)
   Act permission application in park (for photography) (PDF: 81KB)
   Act permission application in park (for photography) [entry example] (PDF: 161KB)
   Documents that show the contents of the shooting: Scripts, picture-contains, plan book, incense board table, layout drawing, etc.

4 Receiving the act permit in the park, payment of park usage fees at public financial institutions

 We will contact you when the permission procedure is completed, so please come to Naka Public Works Office to receive the act permit in the park and pay the park fee before shooting.
 As you have to pay park usage fee at the nearest financial institution, please come to the time when you can pay at the financial institution.
 After delivery confirmation of park fee for use (confirmation with receipt), we issue act permission in park.

5 Precautions when using the park (photographing)

 When using the park, please carry act permission in park.

1 Protection of planting belts

  Do not stand in the planting zone and do not damage the planting zone.
  Also, do not place equipment or install equipment in the planting zone.
  Do not apply wiring on trees and trees.

2 Management of shooting location

  As a general rule, set and rails cannot be laid. In addition, it is not possible to use a fire extinguisher.
  Maintain and manage the shooting location so that it is in good condition at all times.
  Please make sure that there is no obstacle to the structure or use of the park.
  It is not possible to monopolize the shooting location. Please use it in consideration of the general park users.
  When using electricity, feed the cables, etc., and try to avoid accidents.
  Please give due consideration to the privacy of third parties when shooting.
  When shooting is completed, please return the park facilities to its original state.
  If the condition is not restored, the mayor of the city will do this on behalf of the mayor and collect the costs.

3 Consideration for the surrounding road environment

  Illegal parking is prohibited. It is also forbidden to enter on the sidewalk or in the park.
  Do not place photography equipment on public roads or in the park.
  If the range of use protrudes on the road, obtain permission to use the road from the relevant police station.

4 Neighboring adjustment

  Please do not interfere with the business of nearby stores.
  In addition, please coordinate with neighboring stores and related government companies in advance.
  (Please submit the person in charge, etc. to the Central Civil Engineering Office in the form of writing.)
  Please explain the contents of the shooting to the local self-government society, Neighborhood Associations, park protection society, etc., and obtain your consent.
  (Because there is a house nearby, please be careful when carrying in and out the equipment before and after using the park.)

5 Compensation, etc.

  In the event of damage to a third party due to shooting, or if a dispute with a third party (including a complaint, etc.) occurs with the third party.
  Resolving it at your own risk.
  Please stop shooting when emergency work is necessary or when it is necessary for the public interest.
  In this case, compensation will not be accepted.

Materials related to photography in the park

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For inquiries to this page

Naka Ward Middle Public Works Office

Phone: 045-641-7681

Phone: 045-641-7681

Fax: 045-664-6196

Email address: do-nakaiken@city.yokohama.jp

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