Trip Guide

Yokohama Bay Area

The Yokohama Bay Area is a large tourist area that stretches along the coast of Yokohama's West Ward from Yokohama Station in the north to Chinatown in the south.

Access

From Airport

• from Haneda Airport

Shuttle buses are available from Haneda Airport to Yamashita Park, Minatomirai District, and Red Brick Warehouse for 750 yen each way. Tickets can be purchased with cash or credit card at the Keihin Kyuko Bus ticket vending machine in the arrival lobby on the 1st floor.

Timetable and detailed information (for Minato Mirai)

There is also a shuttle bus service from Haneda Airport to Yokohama Station.

Timetable and detailed information (for Yokohama Sta.)

• from Narita Airport

Narita Express (to Yokohama) is recommended. Please note that half of the train will head in the other direction (to Shinjuku), so please take the train bound for Yokohama or Ofuna.

Narita Express detailed information (for Yokohama Sta.)

Shuttle buses are available from Narita Airport to Yokohama Station.

Timetable and detailed information (for Yokohama Sta.)

By Public Transport

If you are in the Kanto area, we suggest that you first come to Yokohama Station.

There are various train lines, such as JR Tokaido Line, Sotetsu Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line, etc., depending on your point of departure, so please consider your route before coming to Yokohama Station.

If you are coming from the Kansai region, please get off the Shinkansen at Shin-Yokohama Station and take the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line to Yokohama Station.

If you take the JR train from Shin-Yokohama Station, you can take the Yokohama Line to Yokohama Station or transfer to the Yokohama Line and Negishi Line to reach Yokohama Station.

To go to Minato Mirai from Yokohama Station, please use the Minato Mirai Line or the Negishi Line.

By Car

Please come from the Minatomirai Exit (IC) of the Metropolitan Expressway Kanagawa Route 1 Yokohane Line.

There are several large parking lots in the Minatomirai area.

Ex. Markis Parking

Lodging

There are numerous hotels in and around the Yokohama Bay area. Many of them are English speaking.

TripAdvisor - Yokohama Hotels

Yokohama and Tokyo are close to each other, about 30 minutes by train. If you like, you may stay in Tokyo for sightseeing as well.

TripAdvisor - Tokyo Hotels

Personal Safety

In short, Japan is very safe and the crime rate is quite low. Like any other destination, though, travelers should be aware of their surroundings and know what to do in case something does happen.

There is always a possibility, however unlikely, that you might fall victim to a form of petty crime during your stay in Japan. If you need help, head to a local koban—the small police boxes dotted throughout Japanese neighborhoods. If you don't know where one is, just ask. If you should find yourself without your credit cards, airline tickets or passports due to theft, contact the issuers to arrange for replacements. Keep a list of relevant numbers.

If you need to have your passport reissued or receive an insurance payment due to theft, loss, traffic or other incident, a police report will be required. A local police station can create this for you. Visit your nearest koban, and if you are staying at a hotel, ask the front desk to give you a hand.

Your embassy is also a useful point of contact in case of any emergencies, so make a note of the location and relevant contact details before arriving in Japan. You will need to get in touch with your embassy if you need a replacement passport. Just in case, make a couple of copies of your passport and keep one with you and leave one at home. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department website tells you everything you need to know about staying safe during your time in Japan, from reporting a crime or accident to traffic safety and natural disasters.