Yokohama Chinatown
Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan
Get your taste buds into overdrive as we take you through the super exciting world famous Chinatown!
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:38
Welcome to Yokohama Chinatown, or Chukagai—not only the largest Chinatown in Japan but the largest in Asia and one of the most significant in the world. As you stand before the towering, colorful gates that guard this ten-block…
Listen in the app2Zenrinmon Gate — The Threshold of Prosperity2:12
The Zenrinmon, or 'Gate of Good Neighborliness,' is the most iconic entrance to Yokohama Chinatown, standing as a grand threshold between the modern city of Yokohama and the vibrant traditions within. Completed in 1955 and…
Listen in the app3Chukagai Odori — The Main Thoroughfare of Flavor2:18
Walking down Chukagai Odori, the main street of Yokohama Chinatown, is a sensory overload in the best possible way. This is the artery through which the district's lifeblood flows. …
Listen in the app4Kanteibyo Temple — The Spiritual Heart2:23
Nestled in the center of Chinatown is the Kanteibyo Temple, a spectacular structure dedicated to Guan Yu, the Chinese god of war and, more significantly for this community, the god of business and prosperity. This temple is the…
Listen in the app5Market Street — The Art of Street Food2:14
If Chukagai Odori is the formal dining room of Chinatown, then the surrounding 'Market Streets' are its vibrant kitchen. This is where the 'art of street food' is practiced at its highest level. …
Listen in the app6Mazu-miao Temple — The Goddess of the Sea2:16
Located toward the southern edge of Chinatown is the Mazu-miao, or the Yokohama Ma Zhu Temple. This temple is dedicated to Mazu, the goddess of the sea and protector of sailors and travelers. …
Listen in the app7Hong Kong Road — The Neon Alleys2:11
As we conclude our walk, I invite you to step into Hong Kong Road, one of the most atmospheric 'backstreets' in the district. This narrow alley is characterized by its overhead signage—dozens of brightly lit signs for restaurants…
Listen in the app8Closing2:04
As we conclude our journey through Yokohama Chinatown, I hope you have experienced the profound sense of 'cultural synthesis' that defines this district. This is more than just a place to eat; it is a monument to 160 years of…
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What is Yokohama Chinatown?
Yokohama Chinatown is a place in Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kanagawa Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 18 min 16 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.4431, 139.6441 |
| Last updated |
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