Explore Yokohama on a Budget with the 'Minato Burari Ticket' Day Pass

Are you familiar with the "Minato Burari Ticket," a one-day pass that offers unlimited rides on Yokohama municipal buses and the subway within the designated Yokohama Bay Area? In addition to transportation, this ticket provides special offers at about 70 facilities. Let's delve into how to fully utilize this ticket.

About the "Minato Burari Ticket"

The "Minato Burari Ticket" is a one-day pass for unlimited rides on Yokohama municipal buses and the subway within the Yokohama Bay Area. It can be purchased at stations and ticket counters, and there is also a digital version that can be bought and used via smartphone. The fare is 500 yen for adults and 250 yen for children.

Yokohama Municipal Bus: Yokohama to Motomachi・Yamate Sankeien Garden Municipal Subway Blue Line: Yokohama Station to Takashimachō Station to Sakuragichō Station to Kannai Station to Isezakichōjamachi Station

In addition, the "Minato Burari Ticket Wide" also allows for boarding at the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line "Shin-Yokohama Station" (fare: 550 yen for adults, 280 yen for children).

In both cases, the ticket pays for itself after just "three" rides on the Yokohama municipal buses and subway. First, let's introduce some particularly unmissable special services.

Sankeien Garden is Worth the Trip by Bus! If you're heading to Sankeien Garden by bus, the ticket is worth it. A one-way trip from Yokohama Station to Sankeien Garden costs 220 yen (440 yen round trip), and by presenting the ticket at the garden, you get a 100 yen discount on the admission fee (from 900 yen to 800 yen for adults). This alone covers the cost of the ticket.

The "Burari Sankeien BUS" operates six times a day on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, stopping conveniently within the Sankeien Garden parking lot next to the main gate. For weekdays and other bus routes, please refer to the access information for Sankeien Garden.

Save "700 yen" at Yokohama Cosmo World With the "Minato Burari Ticket," you can also receive special offers at the Minato Mirai amusement park "Yokohama Cosmo World." You get a whopping 700 yen discount on attraction tickets (from 3500 yen to 2800 yen)! Be sure to present the "Minato Burari Ticket" at a manned counter to receive the discount, as ticket machines do not apply the discount.

Attraction tickets are prepaid, and the balance is valid for one year from the purchase date. If you can't use them all on the purchase day, don't worry, you can use them later.

Don't Forget to Get Coupons at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse At the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, you can receive the "Akarenga de Coupon (Coupon Sheet) Present" in addition to the special offers at each listed store. Show your "Minato Burari Ticket" at the information on the first floor of Building No. 2 to receive it (service hours: 11:00 to 20:00).

The participating stores for the "Akarenga de Coupon" may vary depending on the distribution period, but the one received in November 2023 included 41 stores and came with four coupons. Distribution is only on the date listed on the "Minato Burari Ticket," but the "Akarenga de Coupon" can be used until its expiration date.

In addition to the above, you can receive special offers at over 70 facilities and stores (as of January 2024). Please check the latest information on the Yokohama City Transportation Bureau's "Minato Burari Ticket Special Service" page before heading out.

Discounts for Keikyu Line and Sotetsu Line Users Did you know that users of the Keikyu Line and Sotetsu Line can also combine their trips with the "Minato Burari Ticket"? There are sets with round-trip discounts from the nearest station, so be sure to check them out.

Keikyu Line: Yokohama 1DAY Ticket Sotetsu Line: Sotetsu-Originated Minato Burari Ticket (magnetic ticket only)

Let's Try the "Minato Burari Ticket"!

The "Minato Burari Ticket" is also valid for the sightseeing loop bus "Akaikutsu" Now, let's actually use it! We'll introduce a Yokohama sightseeing route experienced on a certain weekday.

With the "Minato Burari Ticket," not only can you ride on Yokohama municipal buses, but also on the sightseeing loop bus "Akaikutsu," the articulated bus "Yokohama Bayside Blue," and the sightseeing routes "Burari Sankeien BUS" and "Burari Nogeyama Zoo BUS."

The applicable sections are not limited to Yokohama municipal buses but also include the Yokohama municipal subway, so be sure to check the applicable area map. Surprisingly, you can get on and off in a wide area!

1. Purchase at Yokohama Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway On this day, since there were plans to go to Shin-Yokohama Station at the end, the "Minato Burari Ticket Wide" (550 yen for adults) was purchased. By the way, you can also buy it in advance and write the date of use with a marker or pen.

2. Use Special Services at YCAT Shop (Store) at Yokohama Station East Exit At YCAT Shop (store), you can get a 20% discount on beverages and a 10% discount on souvenirs (excluding some products). Tea and snacks were purchased.

3. From Yokohama Station East Exit to Nogeyama Zoo Ride the "Burari Nogeyama Zoo BUS" from the east exit of Yokohama Station to Nogeyama Zoo. It takes about 20 minutes to arrive. It's efficient to check the return bus schedule in advance.

Get a postcard at the administrative office! Nogeyama Zoo is a free-entry zoo. By presenting the "Minato Burari Ticket" at the administrative office, you can receive a postcard. After being soothed by the adorable animals, a stroll for about an hour was enjoyed. Then, back on the "Burari Nogeyama Zoo BUS" to Sakuragichō Station.

4. Take "Akaikutsu" to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse From Sakuragichō Station, ride the sightseeing loop bus "Akaikutsu" for about 20 minutes to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. First, the "Akarenga de Coupon" was collected at the information on the first floor of Building No. 2.

5% OFF on "Western-Style Omelet Rice" at Yokohama Tachibanatei For lunch, the most popular "Western-Style Omelet Rice" at Yokohama Tachibanatei (Building No. 2, first floor) was enjoyed. Presenting the "Minato Burari Ticket" grants a 5% discount. The glass-walled kitchen offers a view of the skilled staff's cooking performance.

Get 5% OFF on "Yokohama Baum" at Bayu Factory YOKOHAMA At Bayu Factory YOKOHAMA (Building No. 2, second floor), "Yokohama Baum" was purchased with a 5% discount using the "Akarenga de Coupon." Its unique design only available here makes it a recommended small gift for its Yokohama flavor.

5. Take "Akaikutsu" to Harbor View Park From Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, take the sightseeing loop bus "Akaikutsu" (about 20 minutes) to Harbor View Park. In spring and autumn, the rose garden can be enjoyed, and the free-entry Yamate Western-style houses are also available for viewing.

6. Take "Akaikutsu" to Yokohama Hammerhead From Harbor View Park, ride "Akaikutsu" to Yokohama Hammerhead. Enjoy the views of Yamashita Park and the Osanbashi Passenger Ship Terminal from the bus window during the 40-minute ride.

Get 5% OFF on Donuts at Misaki Donuts with the Minato Burari Ticket At Misaki Donuts (second floor), presenting the "Minato Burari Ticket" provides a 5% discount, so it's time for a snack. Since combining other offers (like drink sets) is not possible, the donuts (it was the Christmas season) were taken out to be enjoyed on the terrace (free area).

7. Take "Yokohama Bayside Blue" to Yokohama Station From Yokohama Hammerhead, ride the articulated bus "Yokohama Bayside Blue" to Yokohama Station. The Yokohama Bayside Blue, with its long body connected by two buses, offers a touristy feel just by riding. It arrives in about 25 minutes in front of the east exit gate of Yokohama Station.

Since the "Minato Burari Ticket Wide" was used this day, the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line was taken afterward to Shin-Yokohama Station. At the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum, a bowl of ramen from a limited-time-only famous shop was savored.

With six bus rides (220 yen per ride) and taking advantage of discounts and special offers, it can be said that the ticket was thoroughly maximized. Tourist spots on the hills, such as Nogeyama Zoo and Harbor View Park, were also easily accessible.

However, buses can be delayed due to traffic congestion in the evenings and on weekends. Delay information can be checked on the operation information page. Please enjoy Yokohama sightseeing with a relaxed heart and time during busy periods.

Source: MDPR