Osanbashi + Daikoku Pier
Yokohama, Japan · Asia-Pacific
Yokohama is Japan's main cruise port — Diamond Princess homeport + growing Silversea, Regent Seven Seas presence. Two terminals: Osanbashi (historic waterfront, walkable to Chinatown/Motomachi) + Daikoku Pier (industrial, larger ships, shuttle needed). Haneda (HND) is 45 min; Narita (NRT) 90 min. Pre-cruise Tokyo is the standard 2-3 nights.
How to get here from the airport
Tokyo Haneda Airport
HNDRecommended 30 km from port · 45 min transit
Transit options: Keikyu Line + JR Line to Yokohama ¥600 (45 min) · Airport Limousine Bus ¥3,600 direct · Taxi ¥15,000
Closer than Narita. Airport bus direct to Yokohama Station.
Narita International Airport
NRT 100 km from port · 90 min transit
Transit options: Narita Express (N'EX) to Yokohama ¥4,400 (90 min direct) · Airport Limousine Bus ¥3,600
N'EX direct to Yokohama Station.
Cruise lines + terminals
Princess Cruises
Osanbashi + Daikoku
Diamond Princess Japan homeport
MSC Cruises
Silversea
Osanbashi usually
Regent Seven Seas
Cunard
Queen Elizabeth World Voyage stop
Peak season: April-May (cherry blossom) + September-November (autumn foliage) · Diamond Princess year-round
Pre-cruise tips for Yokohama
- 1Stay in Tokyo (Shinjuku/Shibuya) 2-3 nights, then transfer to Yokohama on cruise day.
- 2N'EX (Narita Express) direct to Yokohama Station — bags handled, no Tokyo transfer needed.
- 3Osanbashi is walkable from Yokohama Chinatown + Minato Mirai.
- 4Daikoku Pier for larger ships — shuttle bus from Yokohama Station.
- 5JR Rail Pass makes sense for 7+ day Japan trips including cruise week.
Where to stay pre-cruise
Yokohama Minato Mirai (walkable to Osanbashi)Yokohama ChinatownTokyo Shinjuku/Shibuya (pre-cruise nights)
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FAQs — Yokohama cruise port
HND or NRT for Yokohama cruise?
HND is significantly closer (45 min via train). NRT if flying international with no HND option — takes 90 min via direct N'EX to Yokohama Station.
Osanbashi or Daikoku Pier?
Osanbashi: smaller ships, walkable to Chinatown/Minato Mirai. Daikoku Pier: larger ships (Diamond Princess), shuttle needed. Check ticket.