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Tokyo Cruise Port

Tokyo Cruise Port

Tokyo, Japan · Asia

Cruise ships dock at Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Berth (Aomi), Tokyo.

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DIY 8/10

Modern single cruise terminal at Aomi; central Tokyo is a 30-45 minute train ride, but the Yurikamome line starts right at the door.

🚢 Docked port10 km / 6.2 mi to city centre
⚠️Japan is still cash-friendly and the terminal is a 30-45 minute train ride from central Tokyo, so carry some yen and leave a generous return buffer.
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At a glance

Family friendlyFree WiFi at portTourist info at dockSouvenir shops at dockIndependent tours at dockWheelchair accessible at dockUber availableMin. 5h neededAllow 90 min return buffer

Port summary

Tokyo rewards independent travellers who are comfortable on trains. Buy an IC card, plan two or three districts, and leave a generous buffer for the ride back.

Cruise dock

🚢 Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Berth (Aomi)

The single cruise berth at Aomi, on the Odaiba waterfront. Built to take large ships that cannot pass under the Rainbow Bridge to the old Harumi terminal. About 5 min walk to the Yurikamome station.

📍 Latitude: 35.621401, Longitude: 139.773081

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Getting to Tokyo

From the cruise terminal to the city centre

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Map & things to do

Money & payments

💱 Currency: Japanese Yen (¥)💵 Cash needed: often💳 Cards widely accepted

Carry some yen for small shops and shrines; cards and IC cards cover most else.

Things to do

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Excursions compared

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Headline sights

Tokyo highlights panoramic tour: Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace and Asakusa

≈ 8 h · sold by 5 cruise lines

Cruise line

€130$150

Do it yourself

€24$28

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From the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal it is an 8-minute walk to Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Station on the Yurikamome line; take it to Shimbashi (16 min, ~¥330) and transfer to the Tokyo Metro. Buy a 24-hour Tokyo Subway Ticket (~¥800/€5) at Shimbashi — it covers every leg between Meiji Shrine (Meiji-jingumae), the Imperial Palace (Nijubashimae), and Asakusa. All three headline sights are free to enter; only lunch and the subway pass cost money.

Walk-up fine

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Culture & history

Kamakura Great Buddha and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

≈ 8 h · sold by 3 cruise lines

Cruise line

€140$162

Do it yourself

€41$47

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Take the Yurikamome from the cruise terminal to Shimbashi (16 min), then the JR Yokosuka line straight through to Kamakura (~58 min, ~¥940/€7). From Kamakura switch to the little Enoden line one stop to Hase (~¥200) for the Great Buddha and Hase-dera, both a short walk apart. Kotoku-in entry is ¥300 (+¥50 to go inside the statue); Hase-dera is ¥400; Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is free and a 10-minute walk up Komachi-dori from Kamakura station.

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Ready-made port days

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Map of the stops on “The Tokyo First-Timer”5 stopsBest for first-timers
5+ hoursModerateModerateKidsNo pre-booking needed

The Tokyo First-Timer

Meiji Shrine, Shibuya and Asakusa strung together the smart way — the city's greatest hits without a coach.

≈ ¥1,700 (~€11) pp incl. subway pass + snacksOpen the playbook →
Map of the stops on “Old Tokyo: Asakusa & Skytree”4 stopsBest for old Tokyo
3–5 hoursEasy-goingModerateKidsBest to pre-book

Old Tokyo: Asakusa & Skytree

Temple incense, a snack-stall shopping street and the tallest tower in Japan — the low-city half day.

≈ ¥2,600 (~€16) pp incl. Skytree deckOpen the playbook →
Map of the stops on “Odaiba Without the Train”3 stopsBest near the ship
2–3 hoursEasy-goingModerateKidsBook ahead — sells out

Odaiba Without the Train

A life-size Gundam, a bayfront park and a digital-art wonderland — all within a couple of stops of the gangway.

≈ ¥3,800 (~€24) pp incl. teamLab; ≈ €4 withoutOpen the playbook →
Map of the stops on “Tokyo for Free”4 stopsBest for tight budgets
3–5 hoursModerateFreeKidsNo pre-booking needed

Tokyo for Free

A shrine forest, a free skyscraper view, the world's busiest crossing and a bayfront park — for the price of the trains.

≈ ¥1,000 (~€6) pp — trains onlyOpen the playbook →
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Frequently asked questions

Where does my cruise ship dock in Tokyo?
Your ship docks directly at the Tokyo cruise terminal in Japan.
Can I walk from the cruise port into Tokyo?
Walking into Tokyo from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
How do I get from the cruise port to Tokyo centre?
Typical options include Metro, Taxi, Shuttle bus, On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
How much time do I need in Tokyo?
Plan for at least 5 hours ashore to see Tokyo independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
What currency is used in Tokyo and are cards accepted?
Tokyo uses the Japanese Yen. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
Free Wi-Fi is available at the Tokyo cruise terminal.
When should I be back at the ship?
Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.

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