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Step-by-step walking routes between platforms in Japan's busiest stations, with the exact Japanese signs to follow.

JR lines→Sotetsu Line

JR to Sotetsu Line at Yokohama Station

How to change from JR lines to the Sotetsu Line at Yokohama Station. Sotetsu's station is on the west side, so leave JR towards the West Exit and follow the Sotetsu signs. Allow about 5–10 minutes.

Allow 5–10 minwalking time
JR platformsfrom · JR線
Sotetsu (west side)to · 相鉄線

The Sotetsu Line station is on the west side of Yokohama Station. Leave JR through a gate towards the West Exit and follow the navy-blue Sotetsu signs to the Sotetsu gates.

Allow about 5–10 minutes depending on which JR platform you start from.

Look for these signs
相鉄線Sotetsu Line
西口West Exit
  • Yokohama is the end of the Sotetsu Line, so every train goes the same way. Check whether it is a local or a faster train.
  • Some Sotetsu trains from other stations run through to JR and Tokyu lines, but trains at Yokohama Station stay on Sotetsu.

Overview only: we have not yet walked and checked this route step by step. Follow the signs above and allow the time shown.

Sotetsu LineFutamatagawa, Yamato, Ebina, Shonandai
Which exit is the Sotetsu Line at Yokohama Station?

The West Exit side. Follow the Sotetsu signs after leaving the JR gates.

Do all Sotetsu trains from Yokohama go the same way?

Yes. Yokohama is the end of the line, so every train leaves in the same direction.

Four JR gates

JR Yokohama has the North, Central North, Central South and South Gates. The right one depends on where you are going, so follow the line name on the signs.

East or west?

Sotetsu is on the west side. Keikyu is right beside JR. The Minatomirai Line is deep underground in the middle of the station.

Use an IC card

Suica or PASMO works on every line at Yokohama Station.