At the forefront of the Meiji restoration, the first train line in Japan connected Tokyo and Yokohama. However, Yokohama was devastated by the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and again by the firebombings of World War II, and never really regained its prominence. It remains a maritime city to this day and retains an international flavor. You can reach Yokohama from Tokyo’s two main airports.

Some Narita Express trains from Narita Airport go through to Yokohama (1 1/2 hours, Limousine Buses run frequently from Narita to the Yokohama City Air Terminal (YCAT) (2 3 hours, The cheapest access from Narita Airport is to take a Keisei train to Nippori, then change to a JR Keihin Tohoku Line train for Yokohama (about 2 hours, Haneda Airport, take the Keikyu Line’s Airport Express () to Yokohama station in 30 35 minutes for Note that the Airport Express has several variants: If the train’s destination is Shin Zushi () or Kanazawa Bunko (), then you can stay on the train for the entire trip. A multitude of train lines connect the two cities at roughly equal prices, but some of the more convenient options are:

Tokyu Toyoko Air Jordan Women Size Line () from Shibuya to Yokohama Station. Some trains on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line run through to the Toyoko Line, which in turn runs through to the Minato Mirai subway line (see below). A trip from Shibuya to Yokohama takes as little as 24 minutes on the fastest service; at a cost of this is the cheapest trip from metro Tokyo. Chinatown, the terminus of the MM21 line, is another 10 minutes away (Motomachi Chukagai, Up to eight kyk () and tokky () trains per hour. In the year 2013, the Toyoko Line will link to the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line subway, allowing trains to continue north to Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and into Saitama.

JR Shonan Shinjuku Line () from miya, Akabane, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ebisu and saki. Established in 2003, this line allows for easy access to Yokohama from west Tokyo. Roughly four trains per hour, reaching Yokohama from Shinjuku in as little as 30 minutes at a cost of This line will have no major competition until the Toyoko/Fukutoshin services join together in 2013.

JR Tokaido Main Line () from Tokyo and Shinagawa stations (both on the Yamanote Line). Departs every 10 minutes; more trains during rush hour. About 25 minutes from Tokyo to Yokohama. Note that Commuter Rapid Service () and Shonan Liner () trains do not stop at Yokohama Station.

JR Yokosuka Line (): A less convenient alternative from Tokyo Station and Shinagawa. However, it is the route of choice if coming from stations east of Tokyo on the Sobu Rapid line, such as Tsudanuma and Chiba, as most of these trains continue onto the Yokosuka line. About 30 minutes from Tokyo to Yokohama; about 75 minutes from Chiba ( Departs every 15 minutes or so from Tokyo; more trains during rush hour.

JR Keihin Tohoku Line () from Nippori, Ueno, Akihabara, Tokyo, and Shinagawa Stations. This train stops at more stations in Yokohama than the Yokosuka Line, including Sakuragicho (), which is within walking distance of Chinatown. It is also a convenient route from stations north of Tokyo in Saitama prefecture. About 35 minutes from Tokyo Station to Air Jordan 3s Yokohama Station. Departs every 5 minutes from Tokyo; more trains during rush hour.

On the Tokaido, Yokosuka and Keihin Tohoku lines, the trip from Tokyo Station costs and from Shinagawa, Keihin Kyuko Main Line (), or Keikyu for short, from Shinagawa and Haneda Airport. Most trains from the Toei Asakusa subway line continue onto the Keikyu line. Departs every 10 minutes from Shinagawa at a cost of (more trains during rush hour), with the fastest train reaching Yokohama in only 18 minutes. Note that Keikyu WING () trains, which run on weekday evenings, do not stop at Yokohama.

Sotetsu Line () from Ebina to Yokohama (30 minutes by express, and from Shonan dai to Yokohama (30 minutes by express, A useful connection from the western Tokyo suburbs on the Odakyu Line. This train will go direct to Shibuya in 2019.

Shinkansen trains go to Shin Yokohama station instead, a few stations away from the main Yokohama station. The two stations are connected via the JR Yokohama line (15 minutes via direct service, and the Yokohama Subway Blue Line (10 minutes, When using the JR Yokohama Line,note that some trains doesn’t serve you direct service to Yokohama Station. In that case, you’ll have to change to the JR Keihin Tohoku Line at Higashi kanagawa() Station. Alternatively, take the Shinkansen to Shinagawa and change to the Tokaido, Yokosuka or Keihin Tohoku lines. Connection with the lines is at Yokohama Station, and the line itself has five stations: Shin Takashimacho (), Minatomirai (), Bashamichi (), Nihon dori (), and Motomachi Chkagai (), terminating at the posh Motomachi shopping street and the second largest Chinatown in the world. The line’s stations itself are worth seeing, especially Minato Mirai Station itself, where Air Jordan 10s you are able to Air Jordan 23s see straight up to the very spacious entrance hall (7 floors in all) of the Yokohama Landmark Tower, the tallest building in Japan.

Bashamichi Station is with artifact bricks and hosts the remains of the first western style bank of Yokohama. Note also that Bashamichi (literal translation: horse carriage street) was the first street in Japan to have gas fired street lightings, which were re installed lately. Bashamichi Station is surrounded by historical buildings, built only a century ago, but for Japanese standards are a true catapulting into westernization. Thus all buildings remaining (partially rebuilt after the heavy bombings of WWII) are protected as “historical cultural national treasure.”

Nihon dori Station is similar to Bashamichi Station. Nihon dori (meaning Japan Avenue) is a two lane two way avenue, which back then separated the living quarters of the foreign delegation and Japanese. The line runs parallel to the Keihin Tohoku Line, but due to its massive expenses in keeping the designer class stations running, the fares are rather pricey but definitely worthwhile. The line runs through the very historical parts of Yokohama, when Japan opened up towards the Western civilization. Many history related museums of Yokohama are dotted along the line, and to attract further tourists, the line offers a one day unlimited ride ticket ( for adults, 1/2 price for children).

Yokohama is not a very automobile friendly place. Public transit and walking works best. The main subway line is useful primarily for transfers between central Yokohama and the Shinkansen station. JR Negishi Air Jordan 15s Line () is also available for Chinatown and Minato Mirai Area. All Negishi Line Trains with the blue line are direct service via the Keihin Tohoku Line. For suburban areas, Yokohama has a subway and extensive commuter rail lines that crisscross the city from every direction and to all neighboring cities.

Yokohama Subway () This train has two types: the “blue line” and the “green line”. The former is from Azamino to Shonandai. The latter is from Hiyoshi to Nakayama. Using this train, you can get around Yokohama easily.

By bus[edit]

Akai Kutsu Bus is a sight seeing bus around Minatomirai, Chinatown and Motomachi. It runs every 20 30 minutes and looks like an old red bus. The fare is 340 700 depending on the distance.