Yokohama, Japan

Chinatown is a 140-year-old Chinese residential area located in Yamashita Town, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is commonly known as "Chinatown". Among the approximately 3,000 to 4,000 overseas Chinese living here, the majority are from Guangdong and Fujian Provinces of China. There are more than 200 Chinese restaurants in Yokohama Chinatown, which is a paradise for food lovers, offering a variety of authentic Chinese cuisine, such as Peking duck, Shanghai steamed buns, Cantonese fried rice, etc. In addition, there are many Chinese restaurants, food stalls, shops and temples in the neighborhood, such as Confucius Temple, Guanyin Temple, etc., for tourists to visit and learn more about Chinese culture. Every year during the Spring Festival, Chinatown also holds the "Chinatown Spring Festival Temple Fair", with lanterns, colorful flags, lion dances, dragon dances and traditional music performances. The whole neighborhood is filled with a festive and lively atmosphere. Yokohama Chinatown is easily accessible by foot from Yokohama Station or Motomachi Station on the Minato Mirai Line. If you choose to take the subway or train, it is recommended to use the JR Keihin Tohoku Line or Minato Mirai Line as the most convenient way. Most shops and restaurants are open from 10 am to 9 pm, but the specific opening hours may vary from store to store. It is recommended to check the specific opening hours of the target store in advance. Chinatown is strategically located, adjacent to Mirai Minato, Yokohama Park, and Yamashita Park, and has convenient transportation. There are buses to and from Haneda Airport. There is a restaurant in Chinatown opened by Fujianese called: Sichuan Restaurant, which is the most authentic Sichuan-style Chinese food in Chinatown🍚.