Neighbourhood in Naka Ward, Yokohama

Yokohama Chinatown

横浜中華街

Japan's largest Chinatown, a grid of colourful gates, temples and hundreds of restaurants a few minutes from Yokohama's harbour front.

places to see: 11
walk past the highlights: 2.3 km
Kanagawa: Naka Ward, Yokohama

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Yokohama Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in Japan. It took shape after the port opened in 1859, when Chinese traders and agents came with Western trading companies. Today about 250 Chinese-owned or themed shops and restaurants fill its streets, entered through ornate gates.

Graze on steamed pork buns and xiaolongbao from street stalls, or sit down for a long lunch. The Kanteibyo and Masobyo temples are worth a look, and Yamashita Park and the harbour are five minutes north. See our Naka, Yokohama guide for the rest of the waterfront.

Don't miss in Yokohama Chinatown

Start with these, then wander the side streets.

1. Yokohama Kanteibyo
横浜関帝廟
Brightly painted temple to Guan Yu at the heart of Chinatown. Free to look from the steps.
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2. Yokohama Masobyo
横浜媽祖廟
Temple to the sea goddess Mazu, opened for the district's 150th anniversary.
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3. Yamashita Park
山下公園
Waterfront park five minutes north, ideal for a walk after lunch.
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4. Hikawa Maru
氷川丸
A 1930 ocean liner moored off Yamashita Park, now a museum ship you can explore.
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5. Yokohama Marine Tower
横浜マリンタワー
Red-and-white tower by the harbour with a 360-degree observation deck.
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6. Harbor View Park
港の見える丘公園
Hilltop park above the harbour with rose gardens and views of the Bay Bridge.
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Walk Yokohama Chinatown in order

The highlights as one easy walk, about 2.3 km in all.

Stop 1
Yokohama Kanteibyo
Start here
Stop 2
Yokohama Masobyo
4 min walk
Stop 3
Yokohama Marine Tower
6 min walk
Stop 4
Yamashita Park
4 min walk
Stop 5
Hikawa Maru
3 min walk
Stop 6
Harbor View Park
14 min walk

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More around Yokohama Chinatown

Other places within walking distance. Each shows its Japanese name for maps and taxis.

Yokohama Doll Museum
横浜人形の家
A museum in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
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America-yama Park
アメリカ山公園
A park in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
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Yokohama Cat Museum
ヨコハマ猫の美術館
A museum in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
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Yokohama Park
横浜公園
A park in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
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Osaragi Jiro Memorial Museum
大佛次郎記念館
A museum in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
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