Getting Around Yokohama
Tour Bus and Taxi
Sightseeing Bus “Akai Kutsu” & “Burari Bus”
City Loop Bus “Akai Kutsu”
The retro-style red bus "Akai Kutsu" city loop route (M or C route) starts at Sakuragicho station, tours around the major sightseeing spots such as the Minato Mirai area, China Town, Yamashita Park, and Minatono Mieruoka Koen (Harbor View Park). Various sightseeing information is provided on the bus.
- Explore the main tourist spots on the retro-styled bus
- Operates every day
- Departs from Platform 4, Sakuragicho Station
City Loop Bus ”BAYSIDE BLUE”
The Bayside Blue, a bus service that began in July 2020, provides access to famous sightseeing spots such as Minatomirai, Yamashita area, Chinatown, and the Red Brick Warehouse riding one single bus from Yokohama Station East Exit.
Sightseeing Bus “Burari Bus”
"Burari Bus" operates in two different routes. Each bus will depart from Yokohama Station to Sankeien Garden (S route) and Nogeyama zoo (N route).
- (S route) Departs from Platform 2, Yokohama Station & Platform 2, Sakuragicho Station, operates only on weekends & holidays
- (N route) Departs from Platform 4, Yokohama Station & Platform 6, Sakuragicho Station, operates every day
Fares for all sightseeing buses (All rates are as of June.2024)
- Per ride: Adults 220 yen, Children 110 yen
- One day ticket “Minato Burari Ticket”: Adults 700 yen, Children 350 yen (One day of unlimited rides on the Municipal Subway and Buses within the designated area)
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kotsu/bus/norikata/sanrosen.html
Sightseeing Taxi
With an experienced native driver of Yokohama , you can enjoy the major sightseeing spots of Yokohama upon your request. (All rates are as of June.2024)
Limousine Taxi & Hire JUN
- Standard 4 Hour Tour
This is a highly recommended tour since this tour covers most of the popular, iconic locations deep in history and culture.
* Luxurious limousine-style cab with a maximum of 6 passengers.
* 28,000 yen. - Bullet Train-Speedy 2 Hour Tour
This tour is a short version of the Standard Tour; which excludes the Sankeien Garden and the Yokohama Bay Bridge.
* Luxurious limousine-style cab with a maximum of 6 passengers.
* 14,000 yen.
The price of the package may vary depending on the departure and arrival location.
Please check the official site for reservation, terms and conditions.
More Information on Sightseeing Taxis
Sun Taxi Yokohama
*English available*Offers a wide variety of scenic routes for one-day trip to Kamakura, Yokohama, Mt. Fuji, and more.
Sunwa Kotsu
*English availableAsahi Taxi
Asuka Traffic Service
Daiei Kotsu
Kanagawa Toshi Kotsu
Kinko Kotsu
Taxi Association of Kanagawa
Tour Boat And Sightseeing Ship
(All rates as of June.2024)
- Yokohama Station East Exit
- 5 min. walk from Yokohama Station East Exit (next to Sogo Department Store)
- Pier Aka-renga
- 15-minute walk from Sakuragi-cho Station
7-minute walk from Basha-michi Station or Nihon-oodori Station - Yamashita Park
- 3-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station
About 15 min. walk from JR Kannai Station - Minato Mirai Purarisanbashi Pier
- 5-minute walk from Minato-mirai Station
About 18 min. walk from Sakuragi-cho Station - Osanbashi Pier
- 7-minute walk from Nihon-oodori Station
18-minute walk from JR Kannai Station - Heliport
- 15-minute walk from Minato-mirai Station
20 min. walk from Sakuragi-cho Station - Unga Park Pier
- 10-minute walk from JR Sakuragi-cho Station
- Zo no hana Pier
- 7-minute walk from Nihon-oodori Station
18-minute walk from JR Kannai Station - Nihon-maru Pier
- 5-minute walk from JR Sakuragi-cho Station
Marine Rouge
You can enjoy first class cruising with a course meal.
Port Service: 045-671-7719
Lunch Ship: 12:00(90min) Afternoon Ship: 14:30(60min) Sunset Ship: 17:00(90min) Dinner Ship: 19:30(120min) |
Boarding Fee Adult: 3,000yen(2,400yen for 60min course) (Half the price for 12 and under) |
Sea Bass
A water-bus connecting Yokohama Station East Exit, Minato Mirai Pukarisanbashi Pier and Yamashita Park.
Port Service: 045-671-7719
Reserved Cruise
From private charter ship to theme ships, such as factory night scape jungle ship.
Boats: Ohtori, Primary
Reserved Cruise: 045-290-8377 (weekdays 10:00~18:00)
Keihin Ferry Boat
From private charter ship to event ships.
Boats: Celebrity I/ YUME-HAMA
Keihin Ferry Boat: 045-201-0821
Boarding Fee(45min) Adult: 1,600 yen (Children: Half price) |
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Water-bus (One-way) (Time of Departure/ Vary from season to season. Please inquire.) |
Boarding Fee Adult: 600 yen (Children: Half price) |
Lunch & Dinner Restaurant Ship
(All rates as of June.2024)
Houseboat (Yakatabune)
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- Houseboat Hamakaze:
- https://hamakaze.owst.jp/
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- Houseboat Hamashin:
- http://www.hamashin.co.jp/
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- Houseboat Masayoshimaru:
- https://www.masayoshi-maru.com/
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- Houseboat Suzuyoshi:
- https://www.suzuyoshi.jp/
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- Houseboat Tsukimaru:
- https://yakatabune.anniversary-cruise.com/ship/tsukimaru/
Eco-friendly Transportation
Bicycle Rental
(All rates as of June.2024)
Yokohama Community Cycle baybike (Bicycle Sharing)
Community cycle is a bicycle sharing system that has docking ports in designated areas (Yokohama Station Area, Minato Mirai 21 Area, and Chinatown/Kannai Area) . You can rent a bike at one of the docking port and return it to the port of your choice. There is a Membership Plan (registration needed using credit card) and Tourist Plan (single usage by cash).
※all bicycles are power assisted.
- Bicycle Rental Hours
- 24hours
- Administration Office Opening Hours
- Weekdays 10:30am to 6:00pm/ Holidays 9:30am to 6:00pm
- Address
- 240-1 Yamashita-cho,Naka-ku,Yokohama
4 min. walk from Ishikawa-cho Station(JR) - TEL
- 0120-116-819
24hours(Emergency response at night 7:00pm-7:00am) - Price
- Membership Plan: 165 yen +tax for the first 30min/additional 30min(165 yen+tax) *Payment by credit card
Tourist Plan: 1,650 yen +tax per day *Payment by cash - Official Site
- http://docomo-cycle.jp/yokohama/en/
Cycle Travelation
We rent out sport-style MTBs and road bikes in Yokohama. There is also a three hour Yokohama Cycling Tour with a ferry cruising and a tour guide to enjoy popular sightseeing spots of Yokohama. Please book in advance, it may be crowded on weekends.
- Bicycle Rental Hours
- Weekdays 11:00am-8:00pm Weekends and holidays 10:00am - 7:00pm
- Address
- 2F, 1-11-8 Okano-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama
About 8 min. walk from Yokohama Station (JR/Municipal Subway) - TEL
- 045-620-3771
- Reservation and Inquiry
- info@cycletravelation.com
- Price
- Bicycle Rental
- Economy Hybrid Bike: 2,500yen/4hours, 3,300yen/day
- Standard Road Bike:4,500yen/4hours, 6,000yen/day
- Premium Road Bike:6,500yen/4hours, 9,000yen/day
- e-bike(Electric Assist Bicycle):5,000yen/4hours,6,500yen/day
- Official Site
- https://www.cycletravelation.com/
Cyclopolitain/Rickshaw
(All rates as of June.2024)
Cyclopolitain
Cyclopolitain is environmentally friendly transportation. You can feel the season and the air of the city in a cyclopolitain.
- Main station port
- Yokohama Redbrick Warehouse, Yamashita Park(Central Exit), Yokohama Chinatown in front of "Yokohama Daisekai"
- Hours
- 10:00am to 9:00pm Changes due to season and weather
- Price
- Apart from 400 yen per person (100 yen per block)
- Reservation and Inquiry
- 045-228-3380
- Official Site
- https://cyclopolitain.jp/
Rickshaw
Various Yokohama tourist routes are available. You can make your own route as well.
Yokohama Omotenashi-ya: http://yokohama-jinrikisha.com/