WiFiBOX, a self-service Wi-Fi rental service that allows you to easily rent a mobile Wi-Fi router without contact, is available at all Minato Mirai Line stations (Yokohama Station, Shin-Takashima Station, Minato Mirai Station, Bashamichi Station, Nihon-Odori Station, Motomachi Station). We would like to inform you that we have installed the service at Chinatown Station) and have started service at all stations.
By installing it at each station on the Minato Mirai Line, which provides convenient access to popular tourist spots in Yokohama, it will be available to many people, including domestic and international travelers and event participants.
Installation overview
Yokohama station
[Outside the ticket gate] One floor up after exiting the south ticket gate, inside the north-south connecting passageway (B2F)
Available pick-up/return times: First train to last train
Shintakashima Station
[Outside the ticket gate] Right side after exiting the ticket gate (B2F)
Available pick-up/return times: First train to last train
Minato Mirai Station
[Outside the ticket gate] Near the north ticket gate (B2F)
Available pick-up/return times: First train to last train
Bashamichi station
[Outside the ticket gate] Left after exiting the ticket gate, in front of the escalator (B2F)
Available pick-up/return times: First train to last train
Nihon Odori Station
[Outside the ticket gate] Near the ticket gate (B1F)
Available pick-up/return times: First train to last train
Motomachi-Chukagai Station
[Outside the ticket gate] Near the ticket gate towards Chinatown Exit (B2F)
Available pick-up/return times: First train to last train
Common usage guide
Please check the details of each installation location below.
List of WiFi BOX installation locations
https://wifibox.telecomsquare.co.jp/pages/map
Yokohama Rapid Railway Station Information Page
https://www.mm21railway.co.jp/info/route_map.html
Installation background
According to the ``FY2020 Yokohama City Tourism Consumption Trend Survey'' announced by Yokohama City, the number of tourists visiting Yokohama City in 2023 will reach 36 million people, recovering to the same level as in 2019 before the coronavirus pandemic. doing. Within Yokohama City, the Minato Mirai Line, which connects Yokohama Station to Motomachi-Chukagai Station, which is a particularly popular tourist destination, has good access to sports facilities, music event venues, business districts, etc., and serves more than 76 million people a year. I am using it.
Since this area is used by a wide range of customers, including domestic and international tourists, families, and business people, public wireless Wi-Fi service was launched in 2013 as part of the infrastructure facilities. However, inbound tourists who need a communication environment while sightseeing may only be able to use Wi-Fi inside the station, and some customers may be concerned about security when using free Wi-Fi for business purposes. recognition. When aiming to further enhance infrastructure facilities, we evaluated "WiFiBOX" as a service that is easy to use both domestically and internationally, not only because it has been used domestically but also because it is available in six languages. This led to the installation of this system at all stations.
Telecom Square will continue to be installed at major airports, stations, tourist information centers, commercial facilities, leisure parks, etc. across the country, and will meet the usage needs of domestic and overseas travelers, business, tourism, and the shortage of gigabytes in Japan. , we aim to improve convenience for our customers.
*Source Yokohama City/Announced June 19, 2024/Yokohama City Tourism Consumption Trend Survey in 2025
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kanko-bunka/miryoku/data/chosa_gaiyo.html
Yokohama Rapid Railway Co., Ltd. HP/Financial information/Transportation personnel trends
https://www.mm21railway.co.jp/info/corpo/ir/passengers.html
