Overview
Nihon-odori Station is a Minatomirai Line station in Yokohama's historic port district, near the broad Nihon-odori street, civic buildings, Osanbashi Pier, and the Kannai side of central Yokohama. It is a convenient choice for trips focused on the older port area rather than the main rail hub at Yokohama Station.
Lines and connections
The station is served by the Minatomirai Line and is numbered MM05. The line connects the port-side sightseeing corridor with Yokohama Station, Minato Mirai, Bashamichi, and Motomachi-Chukagai, with through services continuing beyond Yokohama on the Tokyu Toyoko Line.
Station area
The area around the station reflects the history of Nihon-odori and the surrounding civic district. Nearby destinations include Kanagawa Prefectural Government buildings, Naka Ward Office, Yokohama Stadium, Osanbashi Pier, and streets tied to Yokohama's port history.
Good to know
Nihon-odori Station and Kannai Station cover nearby but distinct parts of central Yokohama. Use Nihon-odori for the Minatomirai Line and port-history walks; use Kannai for JR, the Blue Line, Yokohama Stadium, and the BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai side.
