Yokohama Chinatown

横浜中華街

Yokohama Chinatown grew after the port of Yokohama opened, when Chinese merchants came with Western traders and started businesses. Today it is one of the largest Chinatowns in the world, with more than about 600 shops and restaurants. Colorful gates called pailou, built following feng shui ideas, stand around the area. There are also two Chinese temples, Kanteibyo and Masobyo, which are places of worship.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Opening hours vary by shop.
Closed: Closing days vary by shop.
Getting there: 1-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station (Minatomirai Line), or 5 minutes from JR Ishikawacho Station (Keihin-Tohoku / Negishi Line).
Time needed: Suggested visit time: about 1 hour 30 minutes.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Listed as wheelchair friendly, with Wi-Fi available.
Business details may change or shops may close temporarily without notice; check before you go.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Pork is used in some Chinatown dishes; the official shop guide lists items such as pork shumai and pork soup, so check ingredients before buying.
Yokohama has guidebooks for Muslim travellers (such as the Yokohama Muslim Eats & Pray Guidebook) that list restaurants and prayer spaces.
Street food and market snacks often contain pork, lard or alcohol (such as mirin or sake), even when this is not obvious. Ask before you buy.
Some markets and shopping streets ask visitors not to eat while walking. Eat at the stall or in a rest area.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kanagawa and the verified places to pray nearby.