press release
Enjoy Yokohama in Hawaiian colors. Stay with tickets to "Nā Poʻokela 2025 ~The Best of Merrie Monarch~"
Available for two days only, Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th. Reservations open from Wednesday, July 2nd.
THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT YOKOHAMA (Address: 1-1-3 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture / General Manager: Yasutoshi Abe), which will celebrate its 5th anniversary in September 2025, will be offering a limited-time accommodation plan that includes tickets to the hula exhibition "Nā Poʻokela 2025," to be held at Pia Arena MM (Address: 3-2-2 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) on Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th, 2025. Reservations will begin on Wednesday, July 2nd.
The Merrie Monarch Festival, the world's premier hula competition, is held annually on the Big Island for a week in honor of King Kalakaua, affectionately known as the "Merry Monarch," who loved the traditional Hawaiian culture of hula and music. In 2025, the festival took place from Sunday, April 20th to Saturday, April 26th. Approximately 180 of the top winners from the competition will travel to Japan to perform at "Nā Poʻokela 2025," an official Merrie Monarch Festival event. "Poʻokela" means "highest grade" or "best" in Hawaiian, and you can enjoy the same performances as in the competition on a 360-degree stage, just like in the real Hawaiian venue.
As a hotel brand originating in Hawaii, THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT YOKOHAMA is offering accommodation plans that include tickets to this performance, with the hope that guests will be able to experience authentic Hawaiian hula in Yokohama.
During this period, every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday will be designated "Aloha Holidays" by our hotel, and the entire building will be filled with Hawaiian music. Hotel staff will be wearing aloha uniforms and will greet you with a cheerful "Aloha" greeting. Please enjoy this two-day-only opportunity to experience an authentic hula performance along with your stay at the hotel, immersed in the colors of Hawaii.
■ Overview of "Nā Poʻokela 2025 ~The Best of Merrie Monarch~ Stay with Ticket"
【期間】2025年9月26日（金）・27日（土）
【予約受付】2025年7月2日（水）～9月13日（土）
【料金】大人1室2名様 1泊朝食付 86,300円（税サ込）～
【内容】Nā Poʻokela 2025 ~The Best of Merrie Monarch~鑑賞チケット（サイドシート） / 室料 / 朝食
【URL】https://thekahala.jp/yokohama/event/4555/
【ご予約・お問い合わせ】045-522-0088（宿泊予約10:00～17:00）
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Nā Poʻokela Image
Guest Room (The Kahala Grand)
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■“ANA presents Nā Po’okela 2025 ~The Best of Merrie Monarch~” Overview
The Merrie Monarch Festival, the world's top hula competition, is held annually in Hilo, Hawaii. ANA presents Nā Po'okela 2025 ~The Best of Merrie Monarch~ will be held at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama in September 2025 as its official exhibition stage.
[Location] Pia Arena MM (3-2-2 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture)
[Dates] Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th, 2025
[Time] 11:00 / 17:00 each day (4 performances in total)
[Organizer] Nā Poʻokela 2025 Executive Committee
[Special Sponsor] All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.
[Sponsor] NPO All Japan Hula Association
[URL] https://na-pookela.com/
■Aloha Holiday Information
＜Aloha Friday Night＞
Aloha Friday is a familiar part of everyday life in Hawaii. It's a time to thank yourself for a hard week, enjoy the weekend, and feel positive about the upcoming week. DJ performances add to the special sense of exhilaration that awaits at the end of Friday.
[Location] THE KAHALA Lounge (THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT YOKOHAMA 14th floor)
[Dates] Every Friday
[Time] 19:30-22:30
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Enjoy a professional hula dance show accompanied by relaxing Hawaiian music that evokes the sounds of the ocean and blue skies. The Sky Lobby, offering a spectacular view of Minato Mirai, is enveloped in a warm and gentle atmosphere.
[Location] Sky Lobby (14th floor, THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT YOKOHAMA)
[Dates] Every Saturday
[Time] From 16:00/17:00 (approximately 15 minutes each time)
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