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Yokohama Chinatown Street Food

Wander Japan's largest Chinatown for steaming nikuman, xiaolongbao and panda sweets among ornate gates and red lanterns.

A busy street in Yokohama Chinatown lined with shops and lanterns
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When · Where

When
2026/06/25 11:00 – 2026/06/25
Where
Yokohama Chinatown(Yamashita-cho, Naka Ward, Yokohama)
City
Yokohama
Getting there
At Motomachi-Chukagai Stn (Minatomirai Line)
Price
Free

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
At Motomachi-Chukagai Stn (Minatomirai Line) Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
food lovers, families, groups of friends

Highlights

  • Fluffy pork buns from famous shops
  • Ornate Chinese gates and the Kanteibyo temple
  • Endless dim sum and bubble tea

Background & story

Established by Chinese merchants after Yokohama's port opened in 1859, the district grew into the largest Chinatown in Japan.

Good to know

Come hungry and graze slowly — try one item from several shops rather than a big meal at one.

Japan-Event Editorial
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  • Primary sources, cited
  • Variable facts dated

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