Yokohama Chinatown

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KanagawaYokohama City

Yokohama Chinatown

Japan's largest Chinatown and one of the largest in the world. With over 500 shops, it offers everything from authentic Chinese cuisine and dim sum street food to exotic power spots, a Yokohama sightseeing staple.

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Pass through the brilliantly colored gates and you step into a lively, exotic space. With a history of over 150 years, Yokohama Chinatown is Japan's largest Chinatown, with more than 500 restaurants and variety shops lining its streets. Its greatest charm is the authentic food. You can enjoy it in many ways, from authentic course meals at long-established famous restaurants to street food such as xiaolongbao, grilled buns and panda buns. Touring power spots is also popular, including Kantei-byo temple, which enshrines a hero of the Three Kingdoms, and Mazu-byo temple, said to grant all wishes, letting you also touch history and culture. It satisfies in any scene, from weekend family trips and food crawls with friends to dates and solo strolls. At night, colorful signs are lit up and a magical atmosphere different from daytime drifts through the streets. Whenever you visit, there are new discoveries and surprises, making it an essential area for Yokohama sightseeing.

Last updated March 27, 2026

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