YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN Sakuragicho Station

You look up, you see these futuristic gondolas sliding over the harbor like some Bond villain’s commute. Slick, Instagrammable, efficient...Japan at its best. Then you look at the price: ¥1,000 one-way. For five minutes. That’s $9 for a commute you could replace with a 10-minute stroll across a bridge that’s free and arguably healthier for your cardiovascular system. This is the problem with pricing in tourist traps: when the price crosses the line from “experience” to “extraction.” A train in Tokyo? A few bucks. The Yurikamome ride across Rainbow Bridge? Four bucks and you actually go somewhere. The Air Cabin? You go 600 meters, and the only thing lighter than the gondola is your wallet. We skipped it...like the locals do. Why? Because paying $9 for what amounts to the “Uber Black” version of a 10-minute walk feels absurd. If they pegged it to the price of a train ticket, fine. But at this rate, it’s the LVMH of public transport—luxury branding slapped on something utilitarian. The weather was perfect, the walk was free, and the view? Identical. The Air Cabin is less a ride and more a tax on FOMO. Verdict: Pretty from a distance. Better for your legs, lungs, and wallet if you skip it.

Went here last year and I must say the Yokohama Air Cabin offers a unique and enjoyable experience with fantastic views of the Minato Mirai area. The ride is smooth and provides a great perspective of the cityscape, especially at night when the lights are beautiful. It's a quick and comfortable way to travel between Sakuragicho and the Shinko district. While it might seem a bit pricey for the short ride, the views definitely make it worthwhile for tourists and even locals looking for a different vantage point of Yokohama. The cabins are clean and spacious enough for a small group. Overall, a pleasant and memorable addition to the Yokohama experience.

The Yokohama Air Cabin was a really enjoyable experience and offered a wonderful view of the city and the bay area. Even though I visited during Golden Week, which is usually one of the busiest holiday periods in Japan, the queues were surprisingly short and well managed. It didn’t take long before I was able to board, which made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. I recommend purchasing the package ticket that includes both the Air Cabin and the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris Wheel. This way you can enjoy two different perspectives of Yokohama’s Minato Mirai area—one from above the bay and another from high up overlooking the skyline. It really makes the visit more complete. The facilities and equipment are modern, clean, and well maintained, giving a sense of safety and comfort throughout the ride. The staff were also very kind and attentive. Since I don’t speak Japanese fluently, I appreciated that they were patient and helped me in English, which made the process a lot easier. If there’s one thing to mention, it would be the ride duration. The gondola moves at a steady pace, but because the route is relatively short, the whole experience doesn’t last very long compared to the ticket price. I understand they cannot really make it slower or extend the track, but it did feel a little quick for how much you pay. Still, if you’re in Yokohama, I would recommend trying it at least once. It’s a unique way to cross between Sakuragicho Station and the waterfront area, and the view—especially around sunset—is absolutely worth it.

My ride on the Yokohama Air Cabin was fun. I purchased the ¥2,500 round trip ticket with ferris wheel. The gondola ride lasted about five minutes. The views were awesome. Since this was the last leg of my Japan trip, my feet were starting to hurt. I'm glad I didn't have to walk anymore. 10 out of 10, I would do this again. Next time, I'll come at night. The views will be better at night.

A short but super fun ride in Yokohama! I think this is the best starting point and first activity in the city because the other end station is Unga Park where most Yokohama attractions are: Cup Noodles Museum, Yokohama Clock, Chinatown, etc. I got the cabin all by myself. The line is super short, typical as people wait for their cabins, even though it was a weekend when I came here. You also don’t need to buy ticket in advance, you can purchase it on site and they actually offer you a package ticket for the air cabin and the Yokohama Clock. Easily a good activity to try if you are in the city!

The Yokohama air cabin is a very unique experience. I think one of the only city I know that has this type of city air cabins in the world. ( Macao and Chong Qing). It rides is very smooth and it gets you from the train station right to a cool looking shopping mall right in front of the iconic red brick Yokohama warehouse. I think it’s a must visit if you are not afraid of highs. The one way tickets price is 1000 yen and round trip is 1800 yen.

Nice view and save time to get to the island. Duration: 5min Staff will ask how many people are together and they will guide you to enter the cabin. So no matter if you come with family or friends, or alone, they will let you have the whole cabin, not shared with other people. Lucky for those who come alone, you will get the whole cabin and have some nice pictures

The ride was really short, it was probably least than 5 mins for ¥1000, but the view was so amazing! Will recommend to go at night time and if you have a postcard, don’t forget your stamp!