City in Kanagawa, Japan
Getting around Yokohama
How to get around Yokohama
JR, Minatomirai and Keikyu trains link the harbour sights; walking connects Minato Mirai, Chinatown and Yamashita. Tokyo and Haneda are fast by direct train.
Ways to get around Yokohama
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Minatomirai Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku | 150–330 JPY | Minatomirai Line serves Minato Mirai, Motomachi-Chukagai; direct to Shibuya |
| Yokohama Subway (Blue Line) | 210–400 JPY | Runs inland to Kami-Ooka and Shonandai |
| Akai Kutsu bus loop | About 220 JPY or day pass | Sightseeing loop through Kannai, Minato Mirai and Yamashita |
| Yokohama Air Cabin gondola | About 1,000–1,800 JPY | Sakuragicho to Shinko Pier, short harbour views |
Ride-hailing apps in Yokohama
A 5 km ride costs about ¥1,900–2,800 ($12.0–17.7).
- Taxis are metered and plentiful at stations; no tipping. Late-night fares jump, and few drivers speak English.
Arriving in Yokohama
Haneda (HND)
Keikyu Airport Line to Yokohama about 500 JPY, 25–30 min; limousine bus to Yokohama Station about 600 JPY, 30–40 min.
Narita (NRT)
Narita Express to Yokohama about 4,600 JPY, 90 min; bus to Yokohama Station about 3,600 JPY, 2 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the left. Bring a 1949 Geneva Convention IDP; licences from Germany, France, Switzerland, Taiwan and a few others need a JAF translation.
- Onward travel in Japan: Shinkansen bullet trains link most cities fast but are pricey; the national JR Pass only pays off on long itineraries. Highway buses and budget flights are cheaper.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Yokohama?
Yes. Apps that work here: GO, Uber.
What's the best way to get around Yokohama?
JR, Minatomirai and Keikyu trains link the harbour sights; walking connects Minato Mirai, Chinatown and Yamashita. Tokyo and Haneda are fast by direct train.
How do I get from the airport to Yokohama?
Keikyu Airport Line to Yokohama about 500 JPY, 25–30 min; limousine bus to Yokohama Station about 600 JPY, 30–40 min.
Is Yokohama walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Japan Rail Pass (official)
- smartEX Shinkansen booking (Tokaido, Sanyo, Kyushu)
- Japan National Tourism Organization
- Yokohama Official Visitors' Guide
- Yokohama Municipal Subway
- Haneda Airport
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