YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN is an urban ropeway connecting the area in front of JR Sakuragicho Station with Unga Park in the Shinko district of Yokohama. As Japan’s first urban circulating ropeway, it offers a new way to travel through the city while enjoying elevated views of the waterfront and the Minato Mirai district.
The route is approximately 630 meters long in one direction, and the journey takes about five minutes. It is both a convenient means of transportation between the two areas and a sightseeing experience in its own right.
Each gondola accommodates up to eight passengers. The ropeway travels at a maximum speed of approximately 9 kilometers per hour and reaches a maximum height of about 40 meters above the ground. From this elevated position, passengers can enjoy impressive views of Yokohama’s modern cityscape, waterfront facilities, and surrounding attractions.
The gondolas are equipped with air conditioning, making the journey comfortable even during Yokohama’s hot summer months. Their enclosed design allows passengers to enjoy the scenery while staying protected from the weather.
All gondolas are designed to be barrier-free, making the ropeway accessible to a wide range of passengers. The cabins also incorporate a natural air-circulation ventilation system, air-conditioning equipment powered by modern battery technology, and various safety-monitoring systems.
The ropeway has 36 gondolas, each with a capacity of eight passengers. These features combine comfort, accessibility, and modern technology in a sightseeing facility designed for an urban environment.
During the approximately five-minute ride, passengers can look down on the streets and buildings of Minato Mirai from above. The elevated route provides a different perspective from walking through the district, allowing visitors to appreciate the relationship between Yokohama’s waterfront, urban development, and major tourist attractions.
From the Sakuragicho side, the gondolas travel toward the Shinko district and Unga Park. This area is home to popular destinations such as Yokohama Cosmo World, the Yokohama World Porters shopping complex, and the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The ropeway offers a convenient connection between these attractions while adding an enjoyable aerial sightseeing experience.
YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN is also an attractive feature of Yokohama’s nighttime scenery. The gondolas, stations, and supporting structures are illuminated, creating a distinctive display of lights against the city skyline.
The lighting design for the stations and cabins was supervised by internationally renowned lighting designer Motoko Ishii. Her work has contributed to the visual identity of numerous major landmarks and public spaces, and the lighting of YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN gives the waterfront a different atmosphere after sunset.
During the day, passengers can enjoy views of the city and harbor in natural light. In the evening, the illuminated cabins and station buildings become part of the nightscape, making the ride a memorable experience for visitors exploring Minato Mirai after dark.
The ropeway connects two stations: Sakuragicho Station and Unga Park Station. The Sakuragicho station is located directly in front of JR Sakuragicho Station, making it especially convenient for visitors arriving by train.
At the other end of the route, Unga Park Station provides access to the Shinko district. From there, visitors can continue exploring the waterfront area, including Yokohama Cosmo World, Yokohama World Porters, and the Red Brick Warehouse.
The station buildings are designed with accessibility in mind. At night, lighting and visual effects give the interiors a distinctive appearance that differs from their daytime atmosphere.
YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN combines transportation and sightseeing in a single experience. Its approximately 630-meter route, eight-passenger gondolas, air-conditioned cabins, and elevated views make it an appealing way to move between Sakuragicho and the Shinko waterfront.
Whether you ride during the day to admire the city from above or after sunset to enjoy the illuminated skyline, the ropeway offers a fresh perspective on Yokohama. It is an excellent addition to a visit to Minato Mirai and a convenient connection between several of the district’s best-known attractions.
10:00-22:00
non-scheduled holiday
One-way ticket
Adult: 1,000 yen
Children (3 years old to elementary school students): 500 yen
Round-trip ticket:
Adult 1,800 yen
Child (3 years old to elementary school student): 900 yen
Sakuragicho Station:
1 min. walk from East Exit of JR Sakuragicho Station
Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line: 1 min. walk from North Exit 1 of “Sakuragicho” station
Canal Park Station:
7 min. walk from Exit 4 (Bankokubashi Exit) of Bashamichi Station on Yokohama Rapid Transit Minatomirai Line