Hotels in Shin-Yokohama for GREEN EXPO 2027: Top Base Picks
Top hotels in Shin-Yokohama for GREEN EXPO 2027: station-connected Courtyard by Marriott, Prince Hotel, and Kokusai — plus the rail route to the venue.
Quick answer: The best hotels in Shin-Yokohama for GREEN EXPO 2027 are the Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Yokohama Station (station-connected, from ¥18,000/night) and the Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel (~2-min walk, 875 rooms, from ¥12,000). From Shin-Yokohama, take the Sotetsu line to Nishiya, transfer to Seya (~20–25 min rail), then a ¥200 shuttle bus to the venue gate. Choose a different base only if Yokohama sightseeing or Tokyo day-trips take priority over venue access.
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Why Shin-Yokohama Is the First-Choice Base for GREEN EXPO 2027
The expo venue — the former Kamiseya communications site — has almost no accommodation nearby, so everyone attending commutes in. Shin-Yokohama is on the Tokaido Shinkansen line, has a direct rail link toward the venue via the Sotetsu network, and offers more hotel rooms than any other realistic base for this expo.
If you are flying in from abroad or arriving by shinkansen from Osaka or Nagoya, Shin-Yokohama is the logical entry point. You step off the bullet train, check in, and start planning your expo day without switching to a separate major city first. Of the three hotels covered below, all three are within 3 minutes on foot of Shin-Yokohama Station and were confirmed operating as of July 2026.
Shin-Yokohama Hotels for GREEN EXPO 2027 at a Glance
| Hotel | Walk to station | Room type | Best for | From ¥ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Yokohama Station | Station-connected (directly above) | 203 rooms; connecting rooms available | Zero walk time; shinkansen passengers; families needing connecting rooms | from ¥18,000 (varies by season) |
| Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel | ~2-min walk from the station's North Exit | 875 rooms; singles to suites | Large-capacity option; multiple restaurants on-site | from ¥16,000 (varies by season) |
| Shin-Yokohama Kokusai Hotel | ~3-min walk from the station | 206 rooms across 14 floors | Mid-range option; compact and practical | from ¥9,500 (varies by season) |
All prices are per room per night and vary by season. Expo dates (March–September 2027) are in high demand — check rates for your specific dates.
Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Yokohama Station — The Station-Connected Pick
This property sits directly above Shin-Yokohama Station — no outdoor walk, no weather exposure between the platform and your room. It is scheduled to reopen under the Courtyard by Marriott brand in December 2026 following a full guest-room renovation (previously Hotel Associa Shin-Yokohama). The reopening was pushed back from an earlier August 2026 plan, so confirm the property is open and taking bookings for your dates before relying on it.
The hotel has 203 rooms, including connecting rooms — a useful option for families attending the expo together. A redesigned lounge area on the upper floors gives you a quiet space to recover after expo days. For shinkansen travelers, this property lets you drop luggage and be out the door in minutes. Check rates for Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Yokohama Station.
Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel — Large-Capacity Reliable Stock
At 150 meters tall and 875 rooms, the Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is the dominant tower in the district. Walk from the North Exit of Shin-Yokohama Station — it takes about 2 minutes. The sheer room count matters during expo dates when smaller hotels in the area sell out early; the Prince tends to hold availability longer.
Eight dining venues on-site mean you do not have to venture out after a full expo day if you do not want to. The hotel has reviews from 2025 and 2026 confirming it is operating normally. Check availability at Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel.
Shin-Yokohama Kokusai Hotel — The Practical Mid-Range Option
The Shin-Yokohama Kokusai Hotel is a 14-floor, 206-room property about 3 minutes on foot from Shin-Yokohama Station. It is the most compact of the three picks here, which also means rates can be somewhat lower. There are no outsized amenities, but the proximity to the station makes it a solid fallback if the Prince and Courtyard are sold out or out of budget. Check rates at Shin-Yokohama Kokusai Hotel.
Getting from Shin-Yokohama to the Expo Venue
The GREEN×EXPO 2027 venue is the former Kamiseya (Kami-Seya) communications site, about 2 km from Sotetsu Seya Station. The rail route from Shin-Yokohama: take the Sotetsu Shin-Yokohama Line, transfer at Nishiya onto the Sotetsu Main Line, and ride to Seya — roughly 20–25 minutes. Then take the shuttle bus to the venue gate.
As announced by the expo association on 17 July 2026, shuttle buses run from four stations to the venue:
- Seya Station (Sotetsu Main Line) — ~2 km from venue, ~10-min shuttle
- Mitsukyo Station (Sotetsu Main Line) — ~4 km, ~15-min shuttle
- Minami-machida Grandberry Park Station (Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line) — ~4 km, ~15-min shuttle
- Tokaichiba Station (JR Yokohama Line) — ~6 km, ~25-min shuttle
Shuttle fare (one-way, as of July 2026): Adults ¥200 / Children aged 1–11 ¥100 / Disability discount: adults ¥100, children ¥50. You must book outbound and return journeys separately. On peak days the shuttles are expected to carry around 44,000 passengers per day — roughly 42% of all visitors. Reservation opens 18 September 2026 (see below).
Detailed shuttle timetables and frequencies were not yet published as of July 2026 — the association confirmed stations, fares, and the reservation date, but schedules will follow. Check the official expo site for updates. For a fuller breakdown, see our venue access guide.
Entry and Transport Reservations — What to Know
Admission requires both a ticket and a date-time entry reservation — you cannot simply turn up on the day. The reservation system opens on 18 September 2026, six months before the expo. Shuttle and parking reservations also open on 18 September 2026 through a separate system; the association's guidance is to book your entry slot first, then move to transport reservations.
- Entry reservation: Opens 18 September 2026. Required for all ticket holders.
- Shuttle reservation: Opens 18 September 2026. Book outbound and return journeys individually.
- Parking: Venue has two car parks (north and west), ~6,200 spaces total. Fees: weekdays ¥5,000 / weekends and busy periods ¥7,000. A park-and-ride option (¥3,000 including shuttle, busy periods only) is available at three off-site lots with ~700 combined spaces.
- Non-smartphone options: The association was finalising alternatives to app/PC booking as of July 2026 — check the official site for updates.
Set a reminder for 18 September 2026 if you plan to use the shuttle. Locking in your hotel before that date means you have a full itinerary picture when you log in to reserve your venue time slot.
Book Early for Expo Dates
GREEN×EXPO 2027 runs from March 19 to September 26, 2027 — a six-month run with peak interest in spring (March–May) and autumn (September). Shin-Yokohama has more hotel stock than most other base options for this expo, but "more stock" does not mean unlimited. The expo is Japan's first A1-class international horticultural expo since the 1990 Osaka Flower Expo, 37 years ago, and ticket sales opened March 19, 2026. Room demand will follow as reservation planning ramps up in September 2026.
If you have your expo dates set, book your Shin-Yokohama hotel at the same time. Station-adjacent properties tend to go first in a destination with limited total supply.
Is Shin-Yokohama the Right Base for You?
- Arriving by shinkansen from Tokyo or Osaka → Shin-Yokohama is your stop. Check in the same building (Courtyard) or walk 2–3 minutes (Prince, Kokusai).
- Flying into Haneda → A direct bus runs from Haneda Airport to Shin-Yokohama (~30–40 min). Alternatively, take the Keikyu line to Yokohama Station, then JR Yokohama Line or the Blue Line to Shin-Yokohama Station.
- Combining with Yokohama sightseeing → Yokohama Station is ~15–20 min from Shin-Yokohama by rail. Doable as a day trip from your expo base. If sightseeing is the main event, see our Yokohama accommodation guide.
- Traveling as a family → The Courtyard's connecting rooms are the family-friendly pick here. For more space per yen with a slightly longer commute, see our guide on where to stay for GREEN EXPO 2027.
- Combining with Tokyo sightseeing → Staying in Shibuya or Shinjuku and commuting to Shin-Yokohama via the Sotetsu-Tokyu through-service is feasible. See our base-choice guide.
Final Pick Table: Shin-Yokohama Hotels for GREEN EXPO 2027
| Hotel | Why choose it | From ¥ |
|---|---|---|
| Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Yokohama Station | Station-connected, reopening December 2026 under Courtyard brand, connecting rooms for families | from ¥18,000 (varies by season) |
| Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel | 875 rooms, more availability on peak expo dates; 8 restaurants; 2-min walk to station | from ¥16,000 (varies by season) |
| Shin-Yokohama Kokusai Hotel | Compact practical mid-range; 3-min walk; solid fallback when others are full | from ¥9,500 (varies by season) |
All rates are per room per night and vary by season. Expo-period dates (March–September 2027) are subject to higher demand pricing.
Down to the final two? Our Courtyard Shin-Yokohama vs Shin-Yokohama Prince comparison makes the call by traveler type — and if you are still weighing this area against Yokohama Station, see Shin-Yokohama vs Yokohama Station.
Trip Essentials for Yokohama
Things worth booking before you land, all in English:
- eSIM — Airalo's Japan eSIM: install it at home and data works as soon as you switch off airplane mode at Haneda. Comparing providers? See our Japan eSIM guide.
- Airport transfer — Welcome Pickups runs fixed-price door-to-door pickups from Haneda; Klook sells the airport bus and train tickets if you'd rather ride.
- Luggage storage — arriving before check-in? Radical Storage takes bags at shops near Yokohama Station for a flat daily rate.
- Tickets and day trips — Klook covers Yokohama attractions and Tokyo day-trip tickets; booking ahead skips the ticket-window line.
The full GREEN×EXPO 2027 planner
This guide is the free version. If you want the whole trip decided — the dated-entry ticket system explained step by step, the 19 peak days to avoid, where to stay compared honestly, the counter-flow train trick that gets you a seat, shuttles and parking, and how to survive a Japanese August at an open-air venue — that is The GREEN×EXPO 2027 Yokohama Planner (10 chapters, from US$9.99, with a mobile version and a cost worksheet). One date decides the rest: 18 September 2026, when entry-time, shuttle and parking reservations all open. Buy once and every update until the Expo closes is free.
FAQ: Shin-Yokohama Hotels and Getting to GREEN EXPO 2027
Is it better to stay in Shin-Yokohama or central Yokohama for GREEN EXPO 2027?
Shin-Yokohama is the better choice for expo-focused trips. The Sotetsu line to Seya (transfer at Nishiya, ~20–25 min rail) is more direct from Shin-Yokohama than from central Yokohama or Minato Mirai. If you also want Yokohama waterfront time, you can do that as a day trip — but only choose a Yokohama base if sightseeing is your real priority.
Do I need to reserve the shuttle bus separately from my entry ticket?
Yes. As announced by the expo association on 17 July 2026, entry reservations and shuttle reservations are separate systems. Book your entry slot first (reservation system opens 18 September 2026), then move to shuttle reservations. You must book your outbound and return journeys individually. Shuttle fares are ¥200 one-way for adults and ¥100 for children aged 1–11.
How long does the trip from Shin-Yokohama to the expo venue take?
Allow roughly 35–45 minutes door-to-gate. Rail to Seya via Nishiya is about 20–25 minutes, then around 10 minutes on the shuttle bus (Seya is ~2 km from the venue). Add station walking time and build in extra buffer on busy expo weekends when platforms and shuttles will be fuller than usual.
What are the GREEN×EXPO 2027 ticket prices, and when do reservations open?
Advance tickets (on sale now): adults ¥4,900, youth (12–17) ¥3,000, children (4–11) ¥1,400. Day-of prices from 19 March 2027: ¥5,500 / ¥3,300 / ¥1,500. A date-time entry reservation is required in addition to your ticket; the system opens 18 September 2026. Prices are subject to change — confirm at the official site.
What other base options are there for GREEN EXPO 2027?
Machida is the next-best option for families, with the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line connecting to Minami-machida Grandberry Park Station (a confirmed shuttle stop). Yokohama Station or Minato Mirai work if you are combining with sightseeing. Tokyo stays via the Sotetsu-Tokyu through-service suit visitors for whom the expo is one day of a wider trip. See our GREEN EXPO 2027 base-choice guide.
Information as of July 2026: Hotel details verified from official hotel sites and booking platforms, July 2026. Ticket prices from the GREEN×EXPO 2027 official ticket portal, July 2026. Shuttle bus stations (Seya, Mitsukyo, Minami-machida Grandberry Park, Tokaichiba), fares, and reservation start date (18 September 2026) from the expo association announcement of 17 July 2026 — shuttle timetables pending official publication. Parking fees and park-and-ride details from the same 17 July 2026 announcement. Direct buses from Yokohama or Shin-Yokohama terminal stations are under consideration; we will update this guide when confirmed. Official expo information: expo2027yokohama.or.jp.
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.
