Yokohama is Tokyo's cruise port — a stylish harbour city with Japan's largest Chinatown, waterfront parks and the Minato Mirai skyline. Central Tokyo is 30–60 minutes away by train, and Kamakura's Great Buddha is close by.
Ships dock at Osanbashi Pier in central Yokohama or, for larger ships, at Daikoku Pier on an industrial island.
Osanbashi is walkable to Chinatown and Minato Mirai; Daikoku needs a shuttle or taxi.
Buy a Suica or PASMO (or use your phone) for trains.
Minatomirai Line/Tokyu Toyoko Line to Shibuya, or JR to Tokyo Station.
Two main cruise piers.
| Cruise line / ship | Typical berth / arrival | Dock or tender |
|---|---|---|
| Most ships | Osanbashi Pier | 📍 Docked |
| Very large ships | Daikoku Pier (or Shinko Pier) | 📍 Docked |
Typical arrangements only — your ship's berth is confirmed in the daily planner.
These typical arrangements are retained from the supplied port guide and have not all been independently reverified. Map links are location searches, not live ship assignments. Confirm the berth, tender landing and boarding arrangements for your sailing. Read this port’s researched access notes →
✈️ Airport: Tokyo Haneda (HND) ~30 min; Narita (NRT) ~1.5 hrs
🚐 Getting to the ship: Limousine bus to YCAT/Yokohama, train or taxi.
🏨 Where to stay: Minato Mirai in Yokohama, or central Tokyo.
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Typical lines only — which ships visit changes every season. Live sailings and prices come from Cruise Travellers' booking engine.
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The shore excursions most worth your time in Yokohama.
Senso-ji temple, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine and the Imperial Palace gardens.
Find tours →Tours booked through Viator, Cruise Travellers' excursion partner. Check the operator’s written return-to-ship policy; a guarantee is not assumed.
These are sightseeing suggestions. Distances and walking difficulty labels do not establish a step-free route. Read the port-specific access notes before choosing a route.
Yamashita Park, the Hikawa Maru ship, Chinatown's gates and the Red Brick Warehouse.
Best time: March–May, October–November. Spring 15–22°C / 59–72°F; hot, humid summers.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F / 10°C | 36°F / 2°C | 5 |
| Feb | 52°F / 11°C | 36°F / 2°C | 6 |
| Mar ⭐ | 57°F / 14°C | 41°F / 5°C | 10 |
| Apr ⭐ | 66°F / 19°C | 50°F / 10°C | 10 |
| May ⭐ | 73°F / 23°C | 59°F / 15°C | 11 |
| Jun | 77°F / 25°C | 66°F / 19°C | 12 |
| Jul | 84°F / 29°C | 73°F / 23°C | 11 |
| Aug | 88°F / 31°C | 75°F / 24°C | 8 |
| Sep | 81°F / 27°C | 70°F / 21°C | 11 |
| Oct ⭐ | 72°F / 22°C | 59°F / 15°C | 10 |
| Nov ⭐ | 63°F / 17°C | 48°F / 9°C | 7 |
| Dec | 54°F / 12°C | 39°F / 4°C | 5 |
⭐ = best months to visit. Approximate long-term averages — check the forecast before you sail.
30–60 minutes depending on destination.
Clean and metered; pricey for long trips.
Akai Kutsu loop bus in Yokohama.
Prices are typical ranges and change — confirm before you ride.
Other port guides close to Yokohama.
Tours, prices, transport fares and pier assignments change. Always confirm with the operator, your cruise line and your ship's all-aboard time before relying on anything here.
Tokyo's cruise port — Chinatown, harbour views and easy trains into the capital.
Yokohama publishes accessible model routes through its waterfront districts. This supports a local shore day without assuming a long Tokyo transfer or every garden path is accessible.
Published sources reviewed October 17, 2026. This is desk research, not an on-site access audit. Access can change with the ship, berth, equipment and operating conditions.
Official accessible model course
The city tourism guide links wheelchair-friendly model routes connecting Red Brick Warehouse, Yamashita Park and Chinatown. Use the detailed route map and accessible toilets, rather than a general pedestrian shortcut.
Loan chairs documented; full route unverified
Sankeien offers a limited number of free loan wheelchairs at its main and south gates. This confirms equipment provision, not access to every historic building or hillside path; request a suitable circuit before adding the garden.
Planning suggestion: Choose the official waterfront route with a preconfirmed transfer, adding Sankeien only after the garden agrees an appropriate circuit.
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