Yokohama Minato Burari Ticket: Coverage & 1-Day Route
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Only 30 minutes from Tokyo by train!
Yokohama is a charming city with Chinatown, Red Brick Warehouse,
Landmark Tower, and stunning sea views.
The essential transport pass for your trip is the Minato Burari Ticket!!
Yokohama offers a perfect blend of modern architecture and historic charm. To make the most of your visit, using a transport pass is highly recommended. The Minato Burari Ticket is a 1-day pass that allows unlimited rides on local subways and buses, making it perfect for first-time visitors.
🎫 Minato Burari Ticket Types & Prices
- ✔️ Unlimited rides for one day in the Yokohama bay area
- ✔️ Covers Subway, Circular Sightseeing Buses, and City Buses
- ✔️ Includes special discounts at various attractions and shops
- (e.g., 100 yen discount for Sankeien Garden admission)
| Ticket Type | Adult | Child (Under 12) |
|---|---|---|
| Minato Burari Ticket | 700 yen | 350 yen |
| Minato Burari Ticket Wide (Includes Shin-Yokohama Station) | 750 yen | 380 yen |
Yokohama offers a perfect blend of modern architecture and historic charm. To make the most of your visit, using a transport pass is highly recommended. The Minato Burari Ticket is a 1-day pass that allows unlimited rides on local subways and buses, making it perfect for first-time visitors.
📍 Available Transportation
- Municipal Subway Blue Line: Yokohama Station to Yoshinocho Station (Wide version includes Shin-Yokohama)
- Four Circular Sightseeing Buses:
- Bayside Blue
- Akai Kutsu (Red Shoes)
- Burari Nogeyama Zoo Bus (N Route)
- Burari Sankeien Bus (S Route - Weekends/Holidays only)
- City Bus & Kanagawa Central Bus: Major sections including Yokohama Station, Motomachi, and Sankeien Garden
E-Ticket Reservation: You can easily book your Minato Burari E-ticket via Klook and simply scan the QR code to board.
🗺️ Detailed Transport Routes & Stops
| Transport Method | Tour Route / Major Stops |
|---|---|
| [START] Bayside Blue Bus Weekdays from 9:50 AM Weekends from 9:45 AM | Yokohama Station (A4) → Takashima Chuo Park → Pacifico Yokohama North → Pacifico Yokohama → Cup Noodles Museum / Hammerhead → Osanbashi Entrance → Yamashita Park → Yamashita Wharf → Chinatown Entrance |
| Burari Sankeien Bus (Weekends/Holidays only) | Chinatown Entrance → Sankeien Garden → Sankeien Garden Entrance → Chinatown Entrance |
| Akai Kutsu (Red Shoes) Bus | Chinatown East Gate → Motomachi Entrance → Harbor View Park → Motomachi Entrance → Marine Tower → Yamashita Park → Osanbashi Passenger Terminal → Red Brick Warehouse → Hammerhead → Bankoku-bashi / World Porters → Bashamichi Station → Sakuragicho Station |
| Burari Nogeyama Zoo Bus | Sakuragicho Station (Stop 8) → Nogeyama Zoo → Nogeyama Zoo → Sakuragicho Station |
| Akai Kutsu Hammerhead Bus Weekdays from 6:30 PM Weekends from 7:00 PM | Sakuragicho Station (Stop 3) → Motomachi Entrance → Bankoku-bashi / World Porters → Hammerhead → Bankoku-bashi / World Porters → Motomachi Entrance → Sakuragicho Station |
| [FINISH] Subway Blue Line | Sakuragicho → Takashimacho → Yokohama → Shin-Yokohama (Wide Ticket only) |
🗺️ Recommended 1-Day Tourism Route
The Minato Burari Ticket connects major landmarks such as Yokohama Chinatown, Red Brick Warehouse, Sankeien Garden, and Nogeyama Zoo. Here is a detailed guide to the bus routes you'll use.
1. Bayside Blue Bus
- Route: Yokohama Station East Exit (A4) ↔ Yamashita Pier
- First Bus: 9:50 AM (Weekdays) / 9:45 AM (Weekends)
- Last Bus: 6:05 PM (Weekdays) / 6:15 PM (Weekends)
- Boarding: Enter through the front door, exit through the middle/back doors
- Fare: 220 yen (Adult) / 110 yen (Child)
*Up to 2 preschool children can ride free per guardian.
2. Akai Kutsu (Red Shoes) Circular Bus
- Route: Circular route starting from Sakuragicho Station (Bus Stop 3)
- Feature: Retro-style "Red Shoes" bus, iconic to Yokohama. The license plate "150" commemorates the 150th anniversary of the port's opening.
- First Bus: 10:02 AM
- Last Bus: 6:02 PM (Weekdays) / 6:32 PM (Weekends)
- Fare: 220 yen (Adult) / 110 yen (Child)
💡 Perfect for Night Views! Sakuragicho ↔ Hammerhead Shuttle
Special services targeting night view spots operate in the evening (from 6:30 PM on weekdays, 7:00 PM on weekends/holidays).
3. Burari Nogeyama Zoo Bus (N Route)
- Destination: Nogeyama Zoo (Admission is free!)
- Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Closed Mondays)
- Departure: Yokohama Station East Exit (Stop 1) or Sakuragicho Station (Stop 8)
- Fare: 220 yen (Adult) / 110 yen (Child)
4. Burari Sankeien Bus (S Route)
- Operating Days: Weekends and Holidays only (On weekdays, take City Bus No. 008 instead)
- Destination: Sankeien Garden (Japanese Garden, Admission 900 yen)
- Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Route: Yokohama Station (Stop 2) ↔ Sakuragicho (Stop 2) ↔ Chinatown ↔ Sankeien Garden
5. Subway & Regular City Buses
- Subway Blue Line: Unlimited rides between Yokohama Station and Yoshinocho Station.
- Wide Ticket: If you purchase the "Wide" ticket, coverage is extended to include Shin-Yokohama Station.
6. Municipal Bus & Kanagawa Chuo (Kanachu) Bus
- Coverage: Unlimited rides within the Yokohama Bay area.
- Major Areas: Yokohama Station, Motomachi, Sankeien, Isezakicho, Yokohamabashi, and other key sightseeing zones.
🍱 Exclusive Yokohama Travel Map by Tokyomate
💡 Map Guide
We have packed this map with Yokohama landmarks, bus routes and stops available with the Burari Ticket, Yokohama restaurant lists (Tabelog 100 Ramen, Sushi, Bakery, etc.), and recommended places to visit. Even first-time visitors can easily follow this route and enjoy the best of Yokohama!
📍 Tokyomate Yokohama Travel Map (Google My Maps)
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