Yachting destination

Yokohama

Asia Pacific Kanagawa / Tokyo Bay Japan Tokyo Bay / Pacific Japan March to May and September to November ★ 2 Star Superyacht Guide Destination Award

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Welcome to Yokohama

Yokohama is a practical Tokyo Bay yacht destination with waterfront hospitality, port heritage, airport proximity and access to Tokyo-area itineraries.

Superyacht Guide Award

Superyacht Guide Destination Star

★★☆☆☆

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Yokohama has recognised yachting or yacht-itinerary merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.

Preliminary Listing Japanese Destination Editorial Review Pending

Last reviewed: May 10, 2026

Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.

Destination intelligence

Key facts at a glance

The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.

Region
Asia Pacific
Local area
Kanagawa / Tokyo Bay
Country
Japan
City / area
Yokohama
Type
Harbour city / Tokyo Bay yacht gateway
Cruising area
Tokyo Bay / Pacific Japan
Best season
March to May and September to November
Nearest airport
Tokyo Haneda Airport
HND
Charter appeal
High operational appeal
Marinas
6 marinas in the destination area

Explore Yokohama

The destination guide

Yokohama is a practical Tokyo Bay yacht destination with waterfront hospitality, port heritage, airport proximity and access to Tokyo-area itineraries.

Yokohama is included as a preliminary Superyacht Guide destination because it has clear relevance for Japanese yacht itineraries, whether through marina access, cruising geography, cultural shore programmes, airport connections, island scenery or emerging superyacht support. Japan is still developing as a global superyacht destination, so local agency support, advance berth planning, customs procedures and seasonal routing should be considered carefully.

For owners and guests, Yokohama can form part of a wider Japan itinerary combining harbour calls, island cruising, food, culture, temples, gardens, art, onsen, coastal scenery and specialist regional experiences. Its strongest value is currently editorial and itinerary-based, with a full Destination Star assessment still pending.

Superyacht highlights

  • Tokyo Bay harbour city
  • Close to Tokyo and Haneda Airport
  • Minato Mirai waterfront and port heritage
  • Useful alternative to central Tokyo yacht logistics
  • Good base for Kanto-area shore programmes

Plan the visit

Travel, berthing and planning

Operational details and access information for the destination.

Arrival and airport access

Nearest airport

Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)

Ground access

Haneda Airport is close to Yokohama, with Narita also available for international arrivals.

Marina and yacht access

Marina access

Yokohama has useful harbour and yacht access within the Tokyo Bay region.

Berthing

Advance planning is recommended for berth availability, port movements and local formalities.

Planning details

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn are generally preferred for city visits and comfortable cruising.

Coordinates

35.297000, 139.521500

The waterfront

Marinas and berthing

Time ashore

Hospitality and experiences

Stay

Hotels and accommodation

The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama; InterContinental Yokohama Grand; Hyatt Regency Yokohama

Dining

Restaurants

Minato Mirai, Chinatown, waterfront restaurants and Tokyo fine dining nearby

Explore

Attractions and places

Minato Mirai; Yokohama Chinatown; Red Brick Warehouse; Tokyo Bay; Kamakura nearby

What's on

Events

Spring blossom season, autumn travel season and Tokyo Bay maritime events.

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