Explore Yokohama Chinatown with History and Culture
Take a 2-hour guided tour through Yokohama's Chinatown, one of the city's most iconic destinations. Enjoy delicious food, visit historical sites, and explore a Chinese-style temple. The tour includes food, walking, and a chance to try fortune-telling, offering a unique cultural experience.
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Explore Yokohama Chinatown with History and Culture
What's included in Explore Yokohama Chinatown with History and Culture
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Yokohama Chinatown
Yokohama Chinatown, the largest in Japan, boasts a vibrant atmosphere shaped by the settlement of Chinese immigrants. Originally established as a commercial hub for Chinese traders, it features a fascinating blend of shops, restaurants, and temples. Despite suffering damage from earthquakes and wars, Chinatown was rebuilt and continues to thrive today as one of Yokohama's top tourist attractions. Its colorful streets are filled with lanterns, traditional Chinese architecture, and bustling markets, making it a truly immersive destination to experience Chinese culture in Japan.
The Guan Ti Miao, located in the heart of Chinatown, is a beautiful Chinese-style temple dedicated to Guan Yu, the god of commerce and loyalty. This historical site is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of the enduring Chinese presence in Yokohama. Visitors can offer prayers to various deities, learn about traditional Chinese customs, and even try fortune-telling, which is a unique cultural experience. The temple’s vibrant architecture and peaceful ambiance provide a perfect contrast to the lively streets of Chinatown.
Inclusions
- Street food fare in Chinatown
- special guide
- Visiting experience to Yokohama Chinatown
- Transportation to the meeting place
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- In front of the East Gate of Yokohama Chinatown. The guide will be holding the yellow sign.
