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Yokohama Chinatown

Seeking Authentic Taste and Exotic Atmosphere of China in One of the Three Largest Chinatowns in Japan.

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One of the three major Chinatowns in Japan, "Yokohama Chinatown" is a city lined with numerous Chinese restaurants. From take-out gourmet food and all-you-can-eat affordable dishes to authentic Chinese cuisine, you can enjoy according to your budget.

There's a wealth of souvenir shops where you can buy delicious Chinese-specific ingredients and trinkets. It's recommended to stroll around the city while enjoying local specialties such as steamed pork buns, Peking duck, and moon cakes.

In Yokohama Chinatown, there are ten "Paifang" gates, each with a gorgeous Chinese-specific design, making them popular as photo spots.

Various events are held throughout the year, so it might be a good idea to time your visit accordingly.

Highlights

  • An uncountable number of Chinese restaurants line the streets.
  • A lot of eateries have “all-you-can-eat” menus.
  • Strolling while eating a steamed pork bun or Chinese sweets is a favorite pastime!
  • The gorgeous gates are also popular as SNS photo spots.

Photos

  • A “Paifeng” archway with its gorgeous Chinese style design

    A “Paifeng” archway with its gorgeous Chinese style design

  • The "Paifang" gates are also beautiful at night.

    The "Paifang" gates are also beautiful at night.

  • Enjoy strolling through Yokohama Chinatown with a steamed pork bun or Chinese sweets in hand!

    Enjoy strolling through Yokohama Chinatown with a steamed pork bun or Chinese sweets in hand!

  • Lion Dance during Spring Festival

    Lion Dance during Spring Festival

  • Spring Festival Lantern Illumination during the Spring Festival period

    Spring Festival Lantern Illumination during the Spring Festival period

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

We have an English version of the Chinatown map available.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

A

Free Wi-Fi is generally available within the Chinatown area.

Reviews

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  • 鐘文濤

    中華街除了美食餐廳.茶館和咖啡廳,還經常舉辦各種文化活動和表演,如舞獅、舞龍、民俗音樂等。
    若遇到特殊中國假日,可以欣賞這些精彩的表演,了解中國的傳統文化和藝術。

  • Louis Liu

    遠遠看到經典的中國風牌坊就告訴著我們全日本最大的唐人街已經來到,很熱鬧的氣氛餐廳種類也多,絕大多數的中國建築都很有特色。

  • 陳淑貞

    濃濃的中國風,在國外特別感到新鮮。

  • tim-tian

    來了許多次東京還是第一次來橫濱,當然要去中華街走走看看~

  • 吳益山

    夜色下的橫濱中華街讓人感覺有很濃的中國風,比起神戶的中華街更好逛。

Details

Name in Japanese
横浜中華街
Postal Code
231-0023
Address
Yamashitacho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa
Closed
Vary by shop or restaurant
Hours
Vary by shop or restaurant
Access
1. Approx. 5 minutes on foot from Ishikawa-cho station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi Lines
2. Approx.1 minute on foot from Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minato Mirai Line
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)