Yokohama Cruise Port To Tokyo

Cruise Port of Yokohama to Central Tokyo And Narita Airport

Getting to and from your cruise in Yokohama can be a challenge. Taxis and transfers can be expensive and navigating public transportation requires a bit of research and dealing with a difficult language issue. In years of traveling the world, Japan was probably the most difficulty we’ve experienced.

Getting from the cruise pier in Yokohama into central Tokyo can be a fast and inexpensive trip using the Nihon-Odori Metro train. Located only a few blocks from the cruise piers the station is well marked and easy to access. To purchase tickets for the Nihon-Odori subway line into Tokyo you can use the following methods:

Avoid Tokyo Rush Hours – If you are traveling with suitcases you will need to avoid city metro rush hours that peak on week days between 7am and 9:30 am in the morning and shortly after 5pm in the evening; however, morning rush hours tend to be heavier than evening rush hours. Rush hours are most extreme in the metro Tokyo systems.

Ticket Vending Machines: These machines are located at all stations and accept cash, most credit cards, Suica cards, and PASMO cards. You can select your destination and the number of tickets you need, and the machine will calculate the fare.

Station Staff: You can also purchase tickets from station staff at ticket booths. They can assist you with purchasing tickets and provide information about fares and routes (English is not often understood).

Mobile Apps: Some mobile apps, such as the Tokyo Metro app, allow you to purchase tickets and store them on your smartphone.

Fare Information: The fare for the Nihon-Odori subway line varies depending on the distance traveled. You can find the fare information on the Tokyo Metro website or at the station ticket vending machines.

Operating Hours The Nihon-Odori subway line typically operates from around 5:30 AM to 12:30 AM. However, the hours may vary slightly depending on the day of the week and the time of year. You can find the latest operating hours on the Tokyo Metro website.

Ticket prices at this printing:

Single Subway Use Ticket – Priced by destination (about US$4)
Tokyo Subway 24-hour Ticket – Adult: 800 yen (US$5.25), Child: 400 yen
Tokyo Subway 48-hour Ticket – Adult: 1,200 yen, Child: 600 yen
Tokyo Subway 72-hour Ticket – Adult: 1,500 yen, Child: 750 yen

Nihon-Odori Station Port of Yokohama, Japan

51 minutes by regular train to central Tokyo with trains running every 5 minutes

Station stops from Yokohama to Central Tokyo in order – On at Nihon-Odori Station, Bashamichi, Minatomirai, Shin-Takashima, Yokohama, Tammachi, Higashi-Hakuraku, Hakuraku, Myorenji, Kikuna, Okurayama(Kanagawa), Tsunashima, Hiyoshi(Kanagawa), Motosumiyoshi, Musashi-Kosugi, Shin-Maruko, Tamagawa(Tokyo), Den-En, Chofu, Jiyugaoka(Tokyo), Toritsu-Daigaku, Gakugei-Daigaku, Yutenji, Naka-Meguro, Daikan-Yama, Shibuya Tokyo.

Once at Shibuya you are in central Tokyo and can transfer to lines that will get you to your final destination (hotels can direct you to the nearest station) or you can take a taxi.

Additional Options

Taxi – about 30min US$125 – has the advantage of door-to-door service.
Bus – about 1h 35min, 3 transfers US$14 – not a very good option as you will need to research routes and stops before starting out.
Shuttle Van Transfer – from Yokohama to Tokyo US$150 – a good option if you are traveling with a group with lots of luggage.

Getting From Central Tokyo To Tokyo’s Narita Airport

The best option is to take the Narita Airport Shuttle Bus for about $20 per person. There are a number of pick-up options in Tokyo with popular pick-up locations being major hotels and a designated terminal. Each neighborhood in Tokyo will have its own shuttle and stops. Shibuya is the Tokyo where most visitors will stay with its iconic bright lights and big city feel. It’s a major entertainment, dining and shopping district. Shibuya is best known for Shibuya Crossing — the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing. The shuttle trip to Narita takes about an hour and a half. Check with your hotel for the nearest pick up. Purchase tickets online HERE.

Getting From The Yokohama Cruise Terminal To Narita Airport

While there are often airport transfers available through the cruise ships that can also include some sightseeing they can cost $100 per person and up. A better option is to take the Narita Airport Bus for about $20 per person. There are a number of pick-up options in Yokohama from several hotels to a port station and the trip takes about an hour and twenty minutes.

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