Tokyo / Yokohama Cruise Port Guide
My Neon-Filled Dream That Never Sleeps
Quick Answer: Tokyo/Yokohama is the highest-rated Asian port outside Singapore (4.9–5.0 stars). Must-dos: Tsukiji Market sushi breakfast, TeamLab digital art, Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji temple, and sunset from Tokyo Skytree.
My Tokyo Day – A First-Person Account
Docking in Yokohama or Tokyo's new terminals and seeing Mount Fuji on a clear morning is breathtaking, but the real magic starts the second you step into Japan's whirlwind energy. Tokyo/Yokohama is the highest-rated Asian port outside Singapore (4.9–5.0 stars).
My perfect day: bullet train or ship shuttle to Tokyo Station, then straight to Tsukiji Outer Market for the freshest sushi breakfast of my life, followed by TeamLab Borderless or Planets digital art museums (mind-altering). Shibuya Crossing scramble at rush hour, Harajuku for crepes and cosplay, Meiji Shrine for serene forest in the middle of the city, then Akihabara for arcades and maid cafés.
Lunch is ramen or katsu curry, afternoon in Asakusa for Senso-ji temple and Nakamise street snacks (matcha everything), and sunset from Tokyo Skytree. Yokohama itself has the brilliant Cup Noodles Museum, Minato Mirai's Cosmo Clock Ferris wheel, and Chinatown's soup dumplings. Cherry blossom season or autumn leaves make it even more unreal. Japan is polite, efficient, delicious, and completely addictive.
Getting Around
Larger ships dock at Osanbashi (Yokohama) – 10-minute walk to Chinatown or train to Tokyo (30 minutes). Daikoku/Osanbashi shuttles to stations are seamless. Get a Suica or Pasmo card for effortless train travel.
A Positively Worded Word of Warning: The famous Japanese efficiency and crowds are simply the city's way of giving you the most perfectly organised adventure – embrace the flow and you'll see more magic in one day than most places offer in a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I book TeamLab in advance?
Yes, absolutely – tickets sell out days ahead, especially for TeamLab Planets. Book online before your cruise to guarantee entry.
Is one day enough for Tokyo?
You can hit the highlights, but Tokyo deserves more. Focus on 2-3 areas (like Tsukiji + Asakusa + Shibuya) rather than trying to see everything.
How do I get from Yokohama to Tokyo?
The JR line takes about 30 minutes to Tokyo Station. Trains run constantly and are spotlessly clean. Get a Suica card for easy tap-and-go payment.