Yokohama is one of my favorite cities near Tokyo. This distinctive port city combines beautiful Western-style architecture with historical sites, Minato Mirai night views, and a scenic cable car. With a slightly larger budget, you can even stay at a hotel overlooking Yokohama Port, which is incredibly romantic. Recently, Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier has become especially popular for its delightful French toast breakfast. This article features several recommended hotels in Yokohama, Japan. Yokohama is an excellent destination for both romantic getaways and family trips, so I highly recommend staying overnight and taking the time to explore the city properly.
Introduction to Yokohama, Japan
Yokohama is located in eastern Kanagawa Prefecture and is the largest city in the prefecture. It is a port city close to Tokyo, and its maritime history has given it many beautiful Western-style buildings and European-inspired streets. Yokohama also offers plenty of excellent food, Japan’s largest Chinatown, numerous shopping malls and commercial centers, and many family-friendly museums such as the Cup Noodles Museum. If you have visited Tokyo several times and want to explore somewhere new, you can arrange a one-day trip to Yokohama. Most of the main Yokohama attractions can be covered in a day. However, if you would like to ride the Yokohama cable car and enjoy the night view, staying overnight is also worth considering.
Where Is Yokohama? Transportation from Tokyo to Yokohama
Kanagawa Prefecture is located in the Kanto region, south of Tokyo. To travel from Tokyo to Yokohama, you can take JR, Tokyu Railways, or Keikyu Railways. For a Yokohama day trip, consider purchasing the Tokyu Minatomirai Pass, which includes a round trip between a selected Tokyu Line station and Yokohama Station, plus unlimited travel on the Minatomirai Line for one day. It offers good value.
How to Travel from Tokyo to Yokohama
By JR: Take a direct JR train from Shinjuku to Yokohama Station. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.
By Tokyu Railways: Take the Tokyu Toyoko Line from Shibuya Station to Yokohama. The journey also takes approximately 30 minutes. You may want to combine it with a Tokyu one-day pass.
By Keikyu Railways: Take the Keikyu Main Line from Shinagawa Station directly to Yokohama.
By Limousine Bus: Take a limousine bus from Narita Airport to Yokohama Station.
Transportation from Narita Airport to Yokohama
From Narita Airport Terminal 2 Station, take the JR Narita Express bound for Ofuna and get off at Yokohama Station.
From Narita Airport Terminal 2 Station, take the Keisei Main Line Rapid service bound for Nishi-magome and get off at Sengakuji Station.
Take a YCAT bus bound for Yokohama Station and get off at Yokohama Station.
Recommended Hotels in Yokohama
Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier
Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier has recently become one of the most popular hotels in Yokohama. Opened in May 2023, the hotel has a stylish overall design, with sophisticated interiors and impressive room views. Its location is extremely convenient. The hotel occupies floors 20 to 27 of Connect Square, and all guest rooms are located on the 21st floor or above. Whether you choose a harbor-view room or a city-view room, you can enjoy a beautiful night view.
In addition, Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier features a spectacular sky pool that looks dreamy during the day and extremely romantic when illuminated at night. The highly popular “Happiness Premium French Toast” served at breakfast is another must-try item, with an exceptionally rich milky flavor. Many Japanese guests say the French toast alone makes the hotel worth visiting. There are several room types available, including long-stay rooms equipped with washing machines and microwave ovens, as well as rooms with three beds, making the hotel suitable for families and groups of friends.
Address: 3 Chome-3-3 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012, Japan
Transportation: 5-minute walk from Minatomirai Station on the Minatomirai Line
The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu
If you want to stay at a hotel with beautiful views and a convenient location during your Yokohama trip, The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu is another extremely popular choice. The hotel is only a one-minute walk from Minatomirai Station and is directly connected to a department store and shopping complex. Queen’s Square and Yokohama Landmark Tower are both less than five minutes away on foot. The surrounding Minato Mirai 21 district is lively and offers excellent transportation, shopping, and dining options. If the view matters to you, choose a harbor-view room and enjoy the Yokohama Port nightscape directly from your room. The illuminated Ferris wheel at night may make you reluctant to go to sleep. The breakfast buffet at The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu offers a wide variety of high-quality dishes. The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool, although it is restricted to adults. Families traveling with children can visit Yokohama Cosmo World directly opposite the hotel, making it easy to enjoy family-friendly attractions.
Address: 2 Chome-3-7 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-8543, Japan
Transportation: Minatomirai Station
Richmond Hotel Yokohama Ekimae
For convenient access to Tokyo, you can also consider staying near Yokohama Station. Richmond Hotel Yokohama Ekimae receives excellent reviews and is located only a two-minute walk from the northwest exit of JR Yokohama Station. Whether you are taking the Shinkansen, JR trains, the subway, or the Keikyu Line, transportation is extremely convenient. Drugstores, a FamilyMart convenience store, and izakaya restaurants are located near the hotel, so you can shop, restock supplies, or find food as soon as you step outside. The rooms appear more spacious than those in typical Japanese business hotels. Many room types have separate bathrooms and toilets, as well as generously sized bathtubs. The hotel is also family-friendly and can provide bed rails and children’s amenities. Children of elementary school age and younger may share an existing bed free of charge.
Address: 2 Chome-13-7 Tsuruyacho, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0835, Japan
Transportation: 2-minute walk from the west exit of Yokohama Station
Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel
If you plan to take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Yokohama, or if you are attending a concert or sporting event, Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel is extremely convenient. The hotel is only a three-minute walk from JR Shin-Yokohama Station and is directly connected to the Shin Yokohama Prince PePe shopping center. You can shop for cosmetics and medicine or enjoy a meal without even leaving the building. Although the rooms at Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel are not especially large, they are elegantly designed, clean, and comfortable. Higher-floor rooms offer good views, and the breakfast buffet includes a wide selection of Western, Chinese, and Japanese dishes. Another major advantage is the limousine bus stop directly outside the hotel. For ¥900, you can travel directly to Haneda Airport without dragging your luggage through multiple transfers.
If you are visiting Yokohama for a concert, Yokohama Arena is within walking distance of the hotel. After the concert, you can simply walk back without worrying about transportation.
Address: 2 3 Chome-4 Shinyokohama, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 222-8533, Japan
Transportation: 3-minute walk from JR Shin-Yokohama Station
Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama
Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama is built directly above Shin-Yokohama Station. The station is just downstairs, providing direct access to Tokyo, Nagoya, and even Osaka, while Haneda Airport can also be reached quickly. One of the hotel’s main features is that its rooms are surprisingly spacious for a Japanese hotel. They are clean and well soundproofed, while the bathrooms are generously sized and include large bathtubs for a comfortable soak. The lounge on the 12th floor provides complimentary coffee, tea, and other beverages. It also has microwave ovens and coin-operated washing machines, which are convenient for long-stay guests and families. A shopping center and Bic Camera electronics store are located downstairs, while the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum is only a few minutes away on foot, allowing visitors to enjoy both shopping and food.
Address: 2 Chome-100-45 Shinyokohama, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 222-0033, Japan
Transportation: Directly above Shin-Yokohama Station
Yokohama Royal Park Hotel
Yokohama Royal Park Hotel is not only one of Yokohama’s major landmarks, but all guest rooms are also located on the 52nd floor or above. As a result, every room offers an impressive perspective overlooking the streets of Yokohama and the Yokohama Bay Bridge. At night, guests can enjoy Yokohama’s captivating nightscape directly from their rooms. The hotel is only a five-minute walk from the JR station, and the surrounding area has numerous restaurants and department stores, making it excellent for shopping. In clear weather, guests may even be able to see the magnificent Mount Fuji from the hotel, making this one of the most popular accommodation choices in Yokohama.
Rating: Agoda score of 9
Reference Price: Double rooms from approximately NT$4,272
InterContinental Yokohama Grand
InterContinental Yokohama Grand has an exterior resembling a giant sailboat. In addition to being a popular accommodation choice, it is also one of Yokohama’s well-known photography spots. Located in the lively Minato Mirai 21 district, the hotel’s second floor is directly connected to the railway station and Queen’s Square shopping center. Guests can also easily walk from the hotel to famous attractions such as the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse and Yokohama Marine Tower, making it convenient to experience the city’s history and culture.
Rating: Agoda score of 9
Reference Price: Double rooms from approximately NT$3,600
New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium
The transportation advantages of New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium make this Yokohama hotel difficult to resist. It is only about a one- to four-minute walk from JR Sakuragicho Station, making it easy to go out and explore whenever you like. Using this hotel as your Yokohama base places the main attractions of Minato Mirai within walking distance. Yokohama World Porters, Landmark Plaza, Yokohama Landmark Tower, and the Cup Noodles Museum are all nearby, covering shopping, dining, and entertainment in one convenient area. If you choose a harbor-view room at this Yokohama hotel, opening the curtains reveals a spectacular panoramic view of Minato Mirai, including the Nippon Maru sailing ship, Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel, and Yokohama Landmark Tower. The interior of New Otani Inn Yokohama Premium follows an elegant and sophisticated design, with carefully selected beds and furnishings that create a refined and welcoming sense of hospitality.
Rating: Agoda score of 9
Reference Price: Double rooms from approximately NT$2,900