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Yokohama Chinatown, located in central Yokohama is not only larger than Chinatowns in Kobe and Nagasaki, but it is the largest in Asia. 


There are 4 colorful gates at the entrances to Chinatown, and five more gates can be found within.

​The Kanteibyo is a gaudily colored temple in the center of Chinatown, constructed in 1873 by Chinese residents.

It is dedicated to the Chinese god of good business and prosperity. 
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Yokohama Chinatown East Gate

For many, the main attraction of Chinatown is the cuisine offered at its roughly 250 Chinese themed shops and restaurants which are scattered throughout the district. 

​While it is fun to visit whatever the season, Yokohama's Chinatown is never livelier than during its New Year festival. 

The two weeks of festivities are stacked with events, including a countdown party; traditional lion dance performances, music and the spectacular Lantern Festival. The first day of the Chinese New Year falls between January 21 and February 20. 
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Yokohama Chinatown Temple

Yokohama Chinatown Access

The closest stations to Yokohama Chinatown are Motomachi-Chukagai Station along the Minato Mirai Line "about 8 minutes from Yokohama Station" and Ishikawacho Station along the JR Negishi Line "about 7 minutes Yokohama Station".

Chinatown is less than 10 minutes' walk away from Yamashita park, Marine Tower and Yokohama Doll Museum.
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Yokohama Chinatown Kaihoutei

Yokohama Chinatown - Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture