Yokohama Walking Tour: Chinatown, Temples & Red Brick Warehouse

Two hours, four landmarks, one guide who knows where the locals eat

A 2-hour guided walking tour of Yokohama starting at Motomachi Chukagai Station and moving through Japan's largest Chinatown, two temples, Yamashita Park, and the Red Brick Warehouse. The group stays under 12 people, and your guide speaks English. Street food is available for purchase along the way. The tour itself includes the walking route and the guide's knowledge of each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Yokohama Chinatown and Bayside

• Start at Motomachi Chukagai Station
• Walk through Chinatown gates and streets
• Visit Masobyo and Kanteibyo Temples
• Try street food like steamed buns
• Stroll through Yamashita Park waterfront
• Explore Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

The experience

You start at Motomachi Chukagai Station, the entry to Yokohama's Chinatown, and walk through the colorful gates and crowded streets lined with shops and Chinese restaurants. The guide leads you to Masobyo Temple and Kanteibyo Temple, where you see the intricate decorations and smell the incense that mark the spiritual center of the neighborhood. If you want steamed buns or dim sum, you buy them here at street stalls as you go.

From the temples, the route opens onto Yamashita Park, a waterfront area with open lawns and flower gardens that overlooks Yokohama Bay. You walk the promenade at your own pace, taking in the view and the sea breeze. The tour ends at the Red Brick Warehouse, a former customs building that now holds shops, cafes, and cultural spaces. You have time to browse the local crafts or sit with a coffee before the group disperses.

What’s included

• 2-hour guided walking tour through Chinatown, Masobyo and Kanteibyo Temples, Yamashita Park, and the Red Brick Warehouse.
• English-speaking local guide.
• small group capped at 12 people (or private group if you choose that option at checkout).

Options for this experience

2 options

Small Group TourGuide in English · 10:00Small Group Tour

Private TourGuide in English · 10:00Private Tour

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

AgesUp to age 70

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?Choose the small group tour if you want to meet other travelers and split the guide's attention across a few people. Pick the private option if you'd rather have the guide's full focus and set your own pace through the temples and park.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the largest Chinatown in Japan like when you walk through it?

Yokohama's Chinatown fills the streets around Motomachi Chukagai Station with vibrant shops, authentic Chinese restaurants, and the two temples (Masobyo and Kanteibyo) that anchor the community's spiritual life. The guide takes you through the colorful gates and shows you where locals eat and shop.

Can I eat during the Yokohama walking tour?

Street food like steamed buns and dim sum are sold by vendors along the route, and you buy what you want as you walk. The tour does not include meals, but the guide knows the best spots and you have time to stop.

What is Yamashita Park, and how much time do you spend there?

Yamashita Park is a waterfront area with open lawns, flower gardens, and views of Yokohama Bay. You walk the promenade as part of the tour route, taking in the sea breeze and the view before moving on to the Red Brick Warehouse.

How many people go on this tour?

The group is limited to 12 participants, which keeps the experience small enough for the guide to answer questions and for everyone to stay together comfortably as you move between stops.

Is this tour private or shared with other travelers?

You can book either a small group tour with up to 12 people or a private tour for your group alone. Both options include the same 2-hour route, guide, and stops. The difference is who else walks with you.