Yokohama Sea Bass is a quick and convenient water bus service in Yokohama that provides an alternative form of transport between Yokohama Station and the main sightseeing areas in Yokohama Bay.
Yokohama Sea Bass – Water Bus Service
Taking the Sea Bass is a fun way to travel between these destinations and has the advantage of being a lot cheaper than the sightseeing cruises that run regular trips around the bay. Unlike taking a train or bus you can enjoy the fresh ocean breeze on the Sea Bass and get a good view of Yokohama’s iconic seafront buildings from your ocean-top vantage point. This service is especially enjoyable at night when the buildings along Yokohama Bay are illuminated.
Yokohama Bay viewed from the Sea Bass
At Yokohama Station the Sea Bass terminal is located at the Bay Quarter Yokohama commercial complex, and this can be readily accessed via the East Exit of the station.
The Sea Bass terminal at Bay Quarter Yokohama
Tickets can be bought immediately before boarding.
Buying tickets for Yokohama Sea Bass
Boarding the Sea Bass
On board the Sea Bass there are two sections. The covered area has large glass windows so you can easily see the view, and there is an open area at the back of the Sea Bass where you can feel the ocean breeze.
Covered seating on board the Sea Bass
From the Sea Bass you can enjoy beautiful views of Yokohama’s most famous buildings such as the Intercontinental Hotel, Landmark Tower and the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel.
The Yokohama seafront view
From the Yokohama Station terminal the Sea Bass currently runs to two destinations in Yokohama Bay. These are:
Yokohama Hammerhead – This terminal is convenient for the Cup Noodle Museum and the Cosmoworld theme park.
Pier Akarenga – This terminal is convenient for the Akarenga commercial complex which consists of two historic red brick warehouses that have been converted into shopping and dining facilities.
A third destination, Yamashita Park, is currently closed for renovations.
Approaching the Pier Akarenga terminal
Service Details
The Sea Bass runs every day between 10.00 and 19.00. From the Yokohama Station terminal there are usually two services every hour. For the current timetable please visit the official Sea Bass webpage. The fares and journey times between the terminals are given below.
| Terminal A | Fare | Time | Terminal B |
| Yokohama Station | 700 yen | 15 minutes | Hammerhead |
| 800 yen | 30 minutes | Pier Akarenga | |
| 1,000 yen | – | Yamashita Park | |
| Hammerhead | 500 yen | 10 minutes | Pier Akarenga |
| 700 yen | – | Yamashita Park | |
| Pier Akarenga | 600 yen | – | Yamashita Park |
* Child fares are exactly half the adult fares which are given above.
Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved.
