When Yokohama port was opened, one Chinese man came holding Kan'u’s wooden statue and he set up a temple worshipping Kan'u. Since then residents of Yokohama Chinatown worship this temple.

The Yokohama Chinatown is a Chinatown located in Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama. Along with Kobe Nankinmachi Chinatown and Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown, it is known as one of the three major Chinatowns. Its scale is overwhelming, making it the largest Chinatown in Japan and East Asia with more than 600 stores lined up in an area of about 500m squared. There are alleys with place names such as Shanghai Road, Zhongshan Road, and Fujian Road intersect, as well as many signs with Chinese characters. Cantonese, Beijing, Shanghai, and Sichuan cuisine, steamed buns, gyoza dumplings, dim sum, and many other delicious Chinese dishes fill the streets. The many gate structures, the Guantei Temple, the Mazu Temple, the glamorous shops, and the liveliness of Chinese spoken in the alleys will invigorate you.In Yokohama's downtown heart, bustling Chinatown is home to over 500 shops and restaurants. Buy some souvenirs, grab a steamed bun from a food stand, or feast on a ten-course banquet, then visit one of the two colourful temples. The annual Chinese New Year celebrations are a riot of noise and energy, with lion dancers bursting into restaurants to perform for startled diners.Bars in Japan originated from Yokohama Chinatown and neighboring areas. There are many long-established bars that offer a laid-back and leisurely time for adults.Start your Chinatown exploration with a variety of breakfast items ranging from Chinese rice porridge to ramen, set dishes to dessert and soft drinks.

Yokohama Hakurankan is a shopping complex where entertainment and food are blended together in one place. It houses one of the biggest gift shops in Yokohama Chinatown; Baby Star Land where you can eat freshly-made Baby Star Ramen; the Garden Terrace Cafe that provides a foot-bath experience for visitors; and much more.

Baby-Star Land, nestled in the heart of Yokohama’s Chinatown, is a shop that celebrates the nationally renowned snack—Baby Star Ramen. This crispy treat originated in the 1950s and is essentially a pack of fried and flavored instant ramen that you can enjoy without cooking.Through glass windows, watch workers steam, fry, and cut noodles to create this umami-filled snack. Once you have stimulated your appetite with the savory aromas, enjoy a cup of freshly made Baby Star Ramen. You can even add additional toppings, such as cheese and corn.Aside from food, the shop also sells original goods and merchandise. Peruse cute bags, mugs, and shirts adorned with smiling characters. The brightly colored interior creates a playful environment that all ages can enjoy, and it is free to enter!

Located in the center of Yokohama’s Chinatown, in front of the Tencho-mon gate, stands the eight-story entertainment unit Yokohama Daisekai. Based on Shanghai Daska, it was created as part of the 30th anniversary of friendship between the two cities, recreating the entertainment zone of China’s pulsating metropolis in the bayside city of Yokohama.Filled with souvenirs from Chinatown and the wider city of Yokohama, Daska Market hosts a bunch of thrilling goodies on the first and second floors, including a Hello Kitty store.On the third floor is a food court where you can feast on an array of delicious Chinese dishes, while a section of beauty and health services is found on the fourth. There are also restaurants such as Kaikarou on the first floor that specializes in gigantic dumpling dishes and soups. To enter a mysterious world of mirrors and fun, head up to the fourth through eighth floors for the Trick Art Museum, which costs 1,300 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for high-school or junior-high students, 600 yen for children, and is free for under-threes.For families or groups of friends, as well as for tourists and travelers passing through, Yokohama Daisekai is a taste of the real China in the middle of Chinatown, and its eight fun-packed floors have something for everyone to get excited about.