> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.nipponstays.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Hotels in Minato Mirai: Best Bayfront Stays in Yokohama - URL: https://www.nipponstays.com/hotels-in-minato-mirai/ - Published: 2026-07-08T00:58:09.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-24T14:56:37.000Z - Description: The best hotels in Minato Mirai with exact walk times from station exits, confirmed operating status, and prices from ¥8,000. - Author: Hideaki - Tags: Yokohama, Hotels, #2026-08-yokohama-01 [InterContinental Yokohama Grand](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-2107470/intercontinental-yokohama-grand/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19118206&ref=nipponstays.com) (from ¥18,000) is near Pacifico Yokohama with a top-floor sky lounge, and [APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-123269106/apa-hotel-and-resort-yokohama-bay-tower/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19119130&ref=nipponstays.com) (from ¥8,000) is the lowest rate of the seven near Bashamichi. **The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu** is a 1-min walk from Minatomirai Station right on the Cosmo Clock waterfront. The condition that changes the answer: if your trip lines up with a K Arena concert, book **Hilton Garden Inn Yokohama Minatomirai** early — it's the pick tied to the arena and rooms sell out on show nights. *Some links in this guide are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.* All 7 hotels listed in this guide accept luggage before check-in and after check-out (checked July 2026). ## Best Hotels in Minato Mirai at a Glance All rates vary by season and date; the prices below are the lowest published starting points. Check each property's current availability before committing. | Hotel | Area / nearest station | From price/night | Best for | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | [THE KAHALA Hotel & Resort Yokohama](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-47389037/the-kahala-hotel-resort-yokohama/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19120236&ref=nipponstays.com) | Waterfront / Shin-Takashima St. Exit 3, 8-min walk | From ¥29,000 (rates vary by season) | Luxury, waterfront resort setting | | [The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-704012/the-yokohama-bay-hotel-tokyu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19118325&ref=nipponstays.com) | Cosmo Clock waterfront / Minatomirai St., 1-min walk | From ¥14,000 (rates vary by season) | Couples, waterfront position, families | | [Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai PREMIER](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-101018444/mitsui-garden-hotel-yokohama-minatomirai-premier/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19118661&ref=nipponstays.com) | 3-3-3 [Minato Mirai](https://minatomirai21.com/?ref=nipponstays.com) / Minatomirai St., 3-min walk | From ¥15,000 (rates vary by season) | Sky pool, premium mid-range | | [InterContinental Yokohama Grand](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-2107470/intercontinental-yokohama-grand/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19118206&ref=nipponstays.com) | Near Pacifico Yokohama / Minatomirai St. Exit 5, 5-min walk | From ¥18,000 (rates vary by season) | Luxury, convention events, spa | | [Hilton Garden Inn Yokohama Minatomirai](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-133091249/hilton-garden-inn-yokohama-minatomirai/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19120243&ref=nipponstays.com) | Near Pacifico / Minatomirai St., 7-min walk | From ¥15,000 (rates vary by season) | Mid-range, K Arena concerts | | [Keikyu EX Hotel Minato-Mirai Yokohama](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-118852832/keikyu-ex-hotel-minatomirai-yokohama/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19121020&ref=nipponstays.com) | Symphostage / Shin-Takashima St. Exit 3, 1-min walk | From ¥11,000 (rates vary by season) | Budget, rooftop public bath | | [APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-123269106/apa-hotel-and-resort-yokohama-bay-tower/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19119130&ref=nipponstays.com) | Near Bashamichi / Bashamichi St. Exit 4, 3-min walk | From ¥8,000 (rates vary by season) | Budget, large groups, last-minute availability | ![Yokohama Landmark Tower and the Minato Mirai cultural precinct with a large outdoor art installation on the museum plaza](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c2/d8/c2d85794-51e9-4a95-82a1-758e73652b1c/content/images/2026/07/yokohama-02.jpg) *Yokohama Landmark Tower and the Minato Mirai arts precinct* ## Why Minato Mirai Works as a Base Minato Mirai — the name means "future port" — sits on reclaimed land between Yokohama Station and the old harbor. The Minatomirai Line runs straight through it, with a direct connection to Shibuya in about 35 minutes and a one-stop hop to Yokohama Station. Everything in the core district is walkable: Cosmo World's free-entry amusement park with the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel, the Cup Noodles Museum, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, and Pacifico Yokohama convention center are all within a 15-min walk of the hotels listed above. For families, the terrain from Minatomirai Station to the waterfront is flat and largely step-free. The Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum sits a short walk from Shin-Takashima Station. If you're traveling with children and want to factor in room size and connecting-room options, [our family hotels guide](https://www.nipponstays.com/family-hotels-yokohama/) covers those details. For harbor views specifically — which rooms face the bay, and whether you can request a harbor-side floor at each property — see [our Yokohama hotels with harbor view guide](https://www.nipponstays.com/yokohama-hotels-with-harbor-view/). This article focuses on which hotel suits your location and budget, not the room-orientation mechanics. ## Landmark Hotels in Minato Mirai ### THE KAHALA Hotel & Resort Yokohama THE KAHALA opened in September 2020 on the Minato Mirai waterfront, facing the harbor near Minato Mirai Ohashi. It brings the KAHALA brand — known for its original Honolulu resort — to Yokohama's bay district. The property's waterfront position gives harbor-facing rooms a direct view over the bay. Shin-Takashima Station is an 8-min walk via Exit 3. - **Nearest station:** Shin-Takashima Station (Minatomirai Line), Exit 3, 8-min walk - **Luggage storage:** available from before check-in - **Best for:** luxury travelers, special occasions, harbor-view stays - [Check rates](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-47389037/the-kahala-hotel-resort-yokohama/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19120236&ref=nipponstays.com) ### The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu Positioned directly in front of the Cosmo Clock Ferris wheel, the Bay Hotel Tokyu is the hotel with the best Minato Mirai address. The Minatomirai Line station exit is a 1-min walk, which means you can be at Cosmo World, Rinko Park, or the waterfront promenade in under five minutes on foot. The hotel has 480 rooms, a mix of standard double and balcony-facing types, plus four restaurants — teppanyaki, all-day dining, a lobby lounge, and a French restaurant. Pool access is included for most room categories, though the pool is closed on occasional maintenance days throughout the year. - **Nearest station:** Minatomirai Station (Minatomirai Line), 1-min walk - **Best for:** couples, waterfront access, families who want zero commute to Cosmo World - [Check rates](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-704012/the-yokohama-bay-hotel-tokyu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19118325&ref=nipponstays.com) ### Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai PREMIER The PREMIER property at 3-3-3 Minato Mirai is the Mitsui Garden chain's upmarket entry for this district. The building tops out with a Sky Pool and open terrace that look toward the bay — a genuine differentiator for summer stays, when the Minatomirai Smart Festival fireworks are visible from the pool deck. Rooms come in at 364, and the design leans contemporary-hotel rather than tower-resort. Distance to Minatomirai Station is about 3 min on foot. - **Nearest station:** Minatomirai Station (Minatomirai Line), 3-min walk - **Best for:** summer fireworks, pool-focused stays, travelers who want premium service without full-luxury pricing - [Check rates](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-101018444/mitsui-garden-hotel-yokohama-minatomirai-premier/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19118661&ref=nipponstays.com) ## Waterside Picks Near Pacifico Yokohama and the Shinko District ### InterContinental Yokohama Grand The white-sail-shaped tower at 1-1-1 Minato Mirai has anchored the western edge of the district since 1991\. It stands beside Pacifico Yokohama, the city's main convention center, and above the Queen's Square shopping complex. 594 guest rooms spread across 31 floors, with a spa, fitness center, and five restaurants including a top-floor sky lounge. Rates from ¥18,000 per night, though the average runs higher — rates vary by season and event load at Pacifico. - **Nearest station:** Minatomirai Station (Minatomirai Line), Exit 5, 5-min walk - **Best for:** luxury stays, convention attendees at Pacifico, long weekends with spa access - [Check rates](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-2107470/intercontinental-yokohama-grand/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19118206&ref=nipponstays.com) ### Hilton Garden Inn Yokohama Minatomirai This property opened in April 2026 as the Hilton Garden Inn brand's first Kanto-region location, rebranding a building that previously operated as The Square Hotel Yokohama Minato Mirai. The 232 rooms average 27 m², each centered on the chain's standard ergonomic design. There's a 24-hour self-service shop, a fitness center, and dining on-site. The 7-min walk from Minatomirai Station is the longest of any hotel on this list, but the trade-off is that Pacifico Yokohama and K Arena are 5-min away — useful if you're attending a show at K Arena (which holds 20,000). - **Nearest station:** Minatomirai Station (Minatomirai Line), 7-min walk - **Best for:** K Arena concerts, mid-range budget near the Pacifico end of the district - [Check rates](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-133091249/hilton-garden-inn-yokohama-minatomirai/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19120243&ref=nipponstays.com) ## Value and Mid-Range Options a Short Walk from the Action ### Keikyu EX Hotel Minato-Mirai Yokohama This hotel sits inside Yokohama Symphostage, the mixed-use complex on the district's western rim. The entrance is on the building's second floor, and Shin-Takashima Station is a literal 1-min walk from Exit 3\. What sets it apart for a business-hotel-category property is the large public bath located 130 m above street level — a rooftop soak with city views. Room sizes are compact but the location is convenient: one stop on the Minatomirai Line puts you at Minatomirai Station, and you can be at the Keikyu Airport Line without changing trains if arriving from Haneda Airport. - **Nearest station:** Shin-Takashima Station (Minatomirai Line), Exit 3, 1-min walk - **Check-in:** 4:00 PM; check-out 4:00 PM (flexible check-in/out available at extra cost) - **Best for:** budget travelers, Haneda arrivals, anyone who values a high-altitude public bath - [Check rates](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-118852832/keikyu-ex-hotel-minatomirai-yokohama/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19121020&ref=nipponstays.com) ### APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower With 2,311 rooms across 35 floors, APA's Yokohama Bay Tower is more resort-scale city hotel than boutique property. What it delivers: the lowest published entry price in the district, a large public bathhouse, open-air baths, a fitness center, a pool, and an observation restaurant on the top floor. The Bashamichi Station is a 3-min walk via Exit 4\. Because of sheer room count, this is the property most likely to have availability when events pack the rest of the district. Don't expect quiet or personalized service — it operates at volume — but for a clean, well-located base at the lowest price point in Minato Mirai, it holds up. - **Nearest station:** Bashamichi Station (Minatomirai Line), Exit 4, 3-min walk - **Best for:** budget stays, large groups, last-minute bookings during peak periods - [Check rates](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-123269106/apa-hotel-and-resort-yokohama-bay-tower/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19119130&ref=nipponstays.com) ## Getting There: Minatomirai Line vs Sakuragicho Walk Times Two transit options serve the district, and it matters which you use depending on where your hotel sits. **Minatomirai Line** is the default choice for most visitors. It connects directly to Yokohama Station (1–2 stops, 4–7 min) and continues to Shibuya without a transfer (about 32 min to Shibuya Station). The line's stations inside the district, west to east: Shin-Takashima → Minatomirai → Bashamichi → Nihon-odori → Motomachi-Chukagai. Most of the hotels above sit closest to Minatomirai Station or Shin-Takashima Station. **Sakuragicho Station** (JR Keihin-Tohoku/Negishi Line; Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line) sits at the eastern edge of the district by Landmark Tower. It's the better option if you're arriving from the south on the JR network. For the Pacifico-side hotels — InterContinental, Hilton Garden Inn — Sakuragicho adds an extra 15-min walk and is not worth it over the Minatomirai Line. **From Haneda Airport:** The Keikyu Airport Line connects directly to Shin-Takashima Station without a transfer, making the Keikyu EX Hotel a natural first-night or last-night choice if you're flying in or out of Haneda. ## Compare the Minato Mirai Picks Use this table for a side-by-side view before you book. All starting prices vary by season. | Hotel | Area / nearest station | From price/night | Best for | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | | [THE KAHALA Hotel & Resort Yokohama](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-47389037/the-kahala-hotel-resort-yokohama/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19120236&ref=nipponstays.com) | Waterfront / Shin-Takashima Exit 3, 8-min walk | From ¥29,000 (rates vary by season) | Luxury, waterfront resort setting | | [The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-704012/the-yokohama-bay-hotel-tokyu/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19118325&ref=nipponstays.com) | Cosmo Clock waterfront / Minatomirai, 1-min walk | From ¥14,000 (rates vary by season) | Waterfront position, Cosmo World access | | [Mitsui Garden Hotel MM PREMIER](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-101018444/mitsui-garden-hotel-yokohama-minatomirai-premier/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19118661&ref=nipponstays.com) | 3-3-3 Minato Mirai / Minatomirai, 3-min walk | From ¥15,000 (rates vary by season) | Sky pool, summer fireworks | | [InterContinental Yokohama Grand](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-2107470/intercontinental-yokohama-grand/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19118206&ref=nipponstays.com) | Near Pacifico / Minatomirai Exit 5, 5-min walk | From ¥18,000 (rates vary by season) | Luxury, spa, convention access | | [Hilton Garden Inn Yokohama Minatomirai](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-133091249/hilton-garden-inn-yokohama-minatomirai/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19120243&ref=nipponstays.com) | Near Pacifico / Minatomirai, 7-min walk | From ¥15,000 (rates vary by season) | Mid-range, K Arena concerts | | [Keikyu EX Hotel Minato-Mirai](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-118852832/keikyu-ex-hotel-minatomirai-yokohama/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19121020&ref=nipponstays.com) | Symphostage / Shin-Takashima Exit 3, 1-min walk | From ¥11,000 (rates vary by season) | Budget, Haneda arrivals, rooftop bath | | [APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower](https://www.trip.com/hotels/yokohama-hotel-detail-123269106/apa-hotel-and-resort-yokohama-bay-tower/?Allianceid=9711325&SID=327049682&trip%5Fsub1=hotels-in-minato-mirai&trip%5Fsub3=D19119130&ref=nipponstays.com) | Near Bashamichi / Bashamichi Exit 4, 3-min walk | From ¥8,000 (rates vary by season) | Budget, groups, peak-period availability | ## Practical Tips: Room Requests, Luggage, and Konbini **Bay-side room requests.** Not every room in Minato Mirai faces the harbor — the buildings are tall enough that interior-facing rooms look at the city grid instead. At THE KAHALA and Bay Hotel Tokyu, ask for a harbor-side room at booking. Confirm by phone two to three days before arrival. Neither property guarantees the orientation unless you request it specifically and pay the applicable category premium. For the full mechanics of securing a bay-facing room at each property, our [harbor view hotel guide](https://www.nipponstays.com/yokohama-hotels-with-harbor-view/) goes through it step by step. **Luggage storage.** Every hotel on this list accepts bags before check-in and after check-out. Minatomirai Station has coin lockers near the turnstiles. Sakuragicho Station has a larger bank of lockers near the East Exit, which is useful if you arrive on the JR Negishi Line and want to explore before check-in. **Convenience stores.** A FamilyMart is located outside Minatomirai Station's main exit. The Queen's Square basement level — accessible from the InterContinental without going outdoors — has a supermarket with evening hours. APA Hotel's 35-floor complex has a convenience counter inside the building. **Check-in times.** Standard across these properties is 3:00 PM check-in, 11:00 AM check-out. The Keikyu EX Hotel operates a 4:00 PM check-in / 4:00 PM check-out schedule (flexible options available at extra charge). If you arrive early, the district keeps you busy: Cosmo World opens at 11:00 AM, and the Red Brick Warehouse's ground-floor shops open at 10:00 AM on most days. One evening is worth spending on the other side of Yokohama: [the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum](https://www.nipponstays.com/shin-yokohama-ramen-museum-guide/) is the one building in Japan where you can eat Hokkaido ramen and Fukuoka ramen in the same hour, because every shop serves a mini bowl at about three-fifths of a regular portion. ## FAQ: Hotels in Minato Mirai ### What is the cheapest hotel in Minato Mirai? Keikyu EX Hotel Minato-Mirai Yokohama and APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower both start from ¥8,000 per night — the lowest starting rates among the seven properties verified in this guide. Keikyu EX is a 1-min walk from Shin-Takashima Station Exit 3 and includes a high-altitude public bath. APA is near Bashamichi Station and useful for large groups or last-minute bookings. All rates vary by season. ### Which Minato Mirai hotel is closest to Minatomirai Station? The Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu is the closest, with a 1-min walk from Minatomirai Station. It also has a direct underground connection to the station building. Mitsui Garden Hotel Yokohama Minatomirai Premier is 3-min walk, and both the InterContinental Yokohama Grand and The Westin Yokohama are 5-min walk from Minatomirai Station. ### Is Minato Mirai a good base for families? Minato Mirai is one of the most family-friendly bases in the Yokohama area. The terrain from Minatomirai Station to the waterfront is flat and largely step-free. Cosmo World's amusement park (free entry, paid rides), the Cup Noodles Museum, and the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse are all within a 15-min walk of the hotels listed in this guide. The Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum is one stop away at Shin-Takashima Station. ### How do I get from Haneda Airport to Minato Mirai hotels? From Haneda Airport, take the Keikyu Airport Line to Shin-Takashima Station directly — no transfer needed if your train runs through to the Minatomirai Line. The journey takes around 35–40 minutes. Alternatively, take the Keikyu Line to Yokohama Station and change to the Minatomirai Line for two stops to Minatomirai Station. A taxi from Haneda to Minato Mirai takes 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. ## Trip Essentials for Yokohama Things worth booking before you land, all in English: - **eSIM** — [Airalo's Japan eSIM](https://airalo.tpm.lv/2TWpibQS?ref=nipponstays.com): install it at home and data works as soon as you switch off airplane mode at Haneda. Comparing providers? See our [Japan eSIM guide](https://www.nipponstays.com/best-esim-for-japan/). - **Airport transfer** — [Welcome Pickups](https://tpm.lv/DwsArHem?ref=nipponstays.com) runs fixed-price door-to-door pickups from Haneda; [Klook](https://klook.tpm.lv/uucjPCqa?ref=nipponstays.com) sells the airport bus and train tickets if you'd rather ride. - **Luggage storage** — arriving before check-in? [Radical Storage](https://radicalstorage.tpm.lv/QDNm31rH?ref=nipponstays.com) takes bags at shops near Yokohama Station for a flat daily rate. - **Tickets and day trips** — [Klook](https://klook.tpm.lv/tXn3K4lA?ref=nipponstays.com) covers Yokohama attractions and Tokyo day-trip tickets; booking ahead skips the ticket-window line. --- **Information audit:* Last fact-checked July 2026 · Prices checked July 2026 (all rates are “from” floors that vary by season) · *How this guide was researched:* hotel facilities, prices and access details are verified against official and primary sources; we have not personally stayed at every property listed. The author commuted to work in Yokohama for many years · How this site verifies information:* [*About NipponStays*](https://www.nipponstays.com/about/)*.*