Yokohama · Japan
Self-guided food tour Chinatown / Chūkagai, Yamashita-chō, Yokohama
A self-guided food walk through Chinatown / Chūkagai, Yamashita-chō, Yokohama. You get a private guide 24 hours before your start, then walk it alone over up to 5 days, tasting up to 24 dishes and paying each vendor directly.
Vendor details verified on 3 Oct 2026 · Researched by BestByLocals Research Team
About the area
Yokohama Chinatown grew up after the port opened in 1859, and today hundreds of shops crowd a few lively blocks behind its painted gates. This route grazes through steamed pork buns, pan-fried soup buns, giant soup dumplings, Hong Kong pastries, slow-cooked congee and Taiwanese tea, with temples and the harbour a few steps away.
Some of the places on the walk
- ちまき屋 Chimakiya (Taiwanese zongzi)
- 元祖フカヒレまんの公生和 Kouseiwa
- 崎陽軒 中華街大通り店 Kiyoken (Chukagai Odori)
- 横濱炸鶏排 市場通り店 Yokohama Zhajipai (Ichiba-dori)
- 江戸清 中華街本店 Edosei (Honten)
- 王府井 本店 Wangfujing (Honten)
- 皇朝点心舗 二号店 Kocho Tenshinpo No.2
- 萬珍樓 點心舗 Manchinro Tenshinpo
- 紅棉 Koumen (Hong Kong bakery)
- 開華楼 横浜大世界店 Kaikaro (Daisekai)
- 香港飲茶専門店 西遊記 Saiyuki (HK yum cha)
- 馬さんの店 龍仙 本店 Ma-san no Mise Ryusen (Honten)
- 鵬天閣 新館 Houtenkaku Shinkan
- 鼎雲茶倉 Teiun Chakura (Taiwan tea)
Listed alphabetically — not in walking order. The full route, addresses and dish prices are in your guide.
Before you buy
- ちまき屋 Chimakiya (Taiwanese zongzi) is closed on Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 紅棉 Koumen (Hong Kong bakery) is closed on Thursdays
- 鼎雲茶倉 Teiun Chakura (Taiwan tea) is closed on Wednesdays
- 萬珍樓 點心舗 Manchinro Tenshinpo is closed on Mondays
- 馬さんの店 龍仙 本店 Ma-san no Mise Ryusen (Honten) is closed on Wednesdays
- Fewer stops are open on Wednesdays — plan those days around the closed days.
- Some restaurants add a cover or service charge to the bill.
- Around these holidays some stops close or get very busy: Golden Week 29 Apr–5 May, Obon 13–16 Aug, 29 Dec–3 Jan, Christmas–New Year.
Food and dietary notice
Cross-contamination is likely, so the walks are not recommended if you have food allergies. We can't cater for religious dietary requirements and we don't state whether anything is halal. Where we know a dish contains pork, beef or alcohol we say so, but that is not conclusive — check directly with each vendor. You take part at your own risk.
If you have a severe or life-threatening allergy, we recommend you don't take part.
What you get that a PDF doesn't
- Opening hours checked with the vendors and on Maps on 3 Oct 2026.
- Closed days and public holidays handled day by day, so you know what's open on each day of your walk.
- Spare stops, in case one is shut when you get there.
- A multi-day access window: 3 to 5 days, depending on your tier.
- Your choice of size: 3 tiers, from Express to Signature.
Our guide or a free list?
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What the guide adds
The guide plans walking routes through Chinatown / Chūkagai, Yamashita-chō, checks closed days, and says what to order at each stop and what it costs, so you can eat well at your own pace.
Choose your tier
- Express$156–7 tastings3 days access$15Coming soon
- Classic$2513–15 tastings4 days access$25Coming soon
- Signature$3520–24 tastings5 days access$35Coming soon
Your guide opens in your phone's web browser — no app needed. You'll need mobile data or Wi-Fi to open it and for map directions. Once opened, it also works through short gaps in signal. Access ends automatically at the end of your N-day window. N is the number of access days for your tier: Express 3 days, Classic 4 days, Signature 5 days.
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Prices in USD. Taxes are calculated at checkout by Lemon Squeezy. Prices are for the guide only. Food and drink aren't included — you pay each vendor directly, at their prices.
Quick answers
- What is the Chinatown / Chūkagai, Yamashita-chō food walk?
- A self-guided food walk through Chinatown / Chūkagai, Yamashita-chō, Yokohama. You get a private guide 24 hours before your start, then walk it alone over up to 5 days, tasting up to 24 dishes and paying each vendor directly.
- How much does it cost?
- From $15 (Express: 6–7 tastings, 3 days) to $35 (Signature: 20–24 tastings, 5 days). The guide price doesn't include food — you pay vendors directly.
- Are any places closed on certain days?
- Yes — please check before you pick your start date: ちまき屋 Chimakiya (Taiwanese zongzi) is closed on Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays; 紅棉 Koumen (Hong Kong bakery) is closed on Thursdays; 鼎雲茶倉 Teiun Chakura (Taiwan tea) is closed on Wednesdays; 萬珍樓 點心舗 Manchinro Tenshinpo is closed on Mondays; 馬さんの店 龍仙 本店 Ma-san no Mise Ryusen (Honten) is closed on Wednesdays; Fewer stops are open on Wednesdays — plan those days around the closed days.; Some restaurants add a cover or service charge to the bill.; Around these holidays some stops close or get very busy: Golden Week 29 Apr–5 May, Obon 13–16 Aug, 29 Dec–3 Jan, Christmas–New Year..
- Do I need mobile data?
- Your guide opens in your phone's web browser — no app needed. You'll need mobile data or Wi-Fi to open it and for map directions. Once opened, it also works through short gaps in signal. Access ends automatically at the end of your N-day window. N is the number of access days for your tier: Express 3 days, Classic 4 days, Signature 5 days.
- Is it suitable for allergies or dietary requirements?
- Cross-contamination is likely, so the walks are not recommended if you have food allergies. We can't cater for religious dietary requirements and we don't state whether anything is halal. Where we know a dish contains pork, beef or alcohol we say so, but that is not conclusive — check directly with each vendor. You take part at your own risk. If you have a severe or life-threatening allergy, we recommend you don't take part.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes, free of charge until your guide is sent (24 hours before your start). After that there are no refunds. If you buy less than 24 hours before your start, the guide is sent immediately and can't be refunded.
- Can I change my start date?
- You can change your start date once, free of charge, by emailing support@getbestbylocals.com any time before your guide is sent (24 hours before your start). Once the guide has been sent, the date is fixed.
People also ask
- Is it worth doing a food tour in Yokohama?
- If you like trying many small dishes, yes: a self-guided walk through Chinatown / Chūkagai, Yamashita-chō lets you taste local favourites at your own pace, over several days.
- Is it expensive to eat in Yokohama?
- You pay each vendor directly for what you eat; the guide shows the price of each tasting before you order, or says when to check at the counter.