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How to Get from Yokohama to Hamamatsu

How to get from Yokohama to Hamamatsu: ride to Shin-Yokohama and take the Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari, which reaches Hamamatsu in well under 90 minutes.

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Last updated: October 30, 2026

How to Get from Yokohama to Hamamatsu
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Leaving the sea breeze of Japan's biggest port city for Hamamatsu, the City of Music, takes you down the heart of the Tokaido corridor. Hamamatsu is known for instrument making and sits between Tokyo and Nagoya, with Shizuoka's tea country around it.

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Yokohama to Hamamatsu by Shinkansen

Yokohama Station has no Shinkansen platform: the nearest Shinkansen station is Shin-Yokohama.[1] From there the Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari runs to Hamamatsu. It takes 90 minutes from Tokyo, so the ride from Shin-Yokohama is shorter.[2] Kodama trains stop at every station on the line, including Hamamatsu, but take longer.

Hamamatsu sits right between Tokyo and Osaka, so the same line takes you on to Nagoya in 30 minutes by Hikari and to Shin-Osaka in 90.[2]

Comparing Your Options

ModeRouteTravel time
Shinkansen HikariTokyo to HamamatsuAbout 90 min[2]

Tips for Traveling from Yokohama to Hamamatsu

  • Use Shin-Yokohama: Take a local train from Yokohama Station to Shin-Yokohama and board the Shinkansen there.
  • Look right for Mount Fuji: On clear days the mountain shows up near Shizuoka, west of Shin-Yokohama.
  • Pick a Hikari: It makes fewer stops than a Kodama and reaches Hamamatsu sooner.

Timetable

Yokohama - Hamamatsu More info / Tickets
Train Yokohama - Hamamatsu $ 48.52–51.92 56m – 1h 35m
  • →  Standard 06:48, 07:15, 07:21, 07:45, 08:15, 08:21, 08:45, 09:15, 09:21, 09:45, 10:15, 10:21, 10:45, 11:15, 11:21, 11:45, 12:15, 12:21, 12:45, 13:15, 13:21, 13:45, 14:15, 14:21, 14:45, 15:15, 15:21, 15:45, 16:15, 16:21, 16:45, 17:15, 17:21, 17:45, 18:15, 18:21, 18:45, 19:15, 19:21, 19:45, 19:48, 20:15, 20:31, 20:45, 21:24, 22:03, 22:21
  • →  Unreserved seat 06:48, 07:15, 07:21, 07:45, 08:15, 08:21, 08:45, 09:21, 09:45, 10:15, 10:21, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15, 12:45, 13:21, 13:45, 15:15, 15:21, 16:21, 16:45, 17:15, 17:21, 17:45, 18:15, 18:45, 19:15, 19:21, 19:45, 19:48, 20:15, 20:45, 21:24, 22:03, 22:21

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I book tickets from Yokohama to Hamamatsu?

Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Yokohama to Hamamatsu, including current prices and schedules.

What is the cheapest way to get from Yokohama to Hamamatsu?

The Tokaido Shinkansen from Shin-Yokohama is the standard route. Compare the fares of the Hikari and Kodama trains when you book.

What is the fastest way to get from Yokohama to Hamamatsu?

The Hikari from Shin-Yokohama. The Hikari needs 90 minutes from Tokyo to Hamamatsu, so the ride from Shin-Yokohama is shorter.

How long does it take to get from Yokohama to Hamamatsu?

Allow the short ride from Yokohama to Shin-Yokohama plus a Hikari ride that is shorter than the 90 minutes it takes from Tokyo.

Is the ride from Yokohama to Hamamatsu scenic?

Yes. On clear days you can see Mount Fuji from the Shinkansen, and the line crosses Shizuoka, a prefecture known for tea fields.

Does Yokohama Station have Shinkansen trains?

No. The nearest Shinkansen station is Shin-Yokohama.

Can I continue from Hamamatsu to Nagoya or Osaka?

Yes. Hamamatsu is on the same Tokaido line, 30 minutes from Nagoya and 90 minutes from Shin-Osaka by Hikari.

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau: Getting to Yokohama. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
  2. [2] Hamamatsu Tourism and Convention Bureau (Through Hamamatsu, Meet Japan): Getting to Hamamatsu City. Retrieved October 30, 2026.

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