Orbi Yokohama

Orbi Yokohama is an entertainment complex in Minatomirai that combines nature documentaries with hands-on exploration zones. The 12 different areas showcase wildlife and natural environments through large screens, sound, and interactive displays.

The center opened in 2013 through a partnership between BBC Worldwide and Sega Corporation to create nature-based entertainment. This collaboration brought together two different fields to develop a new way of presenting the natural world.

The facility brings together British natural history knowledge and Japanese technology to make environmental learning engaging and interactive. You experience how science is shared through hands-on activities rather than traditional teaching.

The facility is open and easy to navigate, allowing you to move between zones at your own pace without following a set route. Plan to spend enough time to explore all areas comfortably without rushing through.

One area recreates Antarctic conditions while other rooms blend scents, sounds, and physical sensations to simulate natural environments. These sensory experiences turn your visit into something beyond watching screens.

Location: Minatomirai

Inception: August 19, 2013

GPS coordinates: 35.45725,139.63219

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46