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Early Dinner at the Lively Chinatown
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Early Dinner at the Lively Chinatown

About this spot

One of Japan's largest Chinatowns, its streets are lined with hundreds of Chinese restaurants and street food vendors, adorned with colorful gates and decorations. It's perfect for an early dinner before heading to the Motomaki venue. Choose from dim sum and xiaolongbao to full-course dinners, matching your family's preferences. Simply walking through the lively street is thrilling, making it a must-see spot for Yokohama sightseeing.

Season & hours

Name: お馬流し

Date & time: 7/31 (Fri)–8/2 (Sun) Time TBA

Venue: 横浜市中区・本牧神社周辺(本牧漁港・新本牧公園)

本牧神社を中心に、本牧漁港や新本牧公園を舞台に開かれる、横浜に古くから伝わる伝統行事です。2026年は7月31日から8月2日までの3日間の開催で、コースの対象日はその初日にあたります。麦わらで作った馬形の御神体を船に乗せて沖合に流し、悪疫退散と地域の安寧を願う「お馬流し」の神事は、港町として発展してきた本牧ならではの海の祭りです。19時からは新本牧公園と本牧神社境内で、中区最大規模ともいわれる盆踊り大会と縁日が開かれ、屋台の明かりと太鼓の音が港の夜を包みます。

Tips

会場周辺は当日混み合うことが予想されるため、公共交通機関の利用や早めの到着がおすすめです。縁日の屋台は現金払いが中心なので小銭を用意しておきましょう。

Food stalls

Hours: 19:00–

Where: 新本牧公園・本牧神社境内(中区最大規模の盆踊り大会&縁日)

Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included
Source: townnews.co.jp

Tips

Especially crowded from evening to night, so arriving a bit early for dining is recommended. Allow travel time to the Motomaki venue by car or bus.

Best time to visit

Approximately 1 hour. Early evening is relatively easy to find a table.

Access & map

231-0023 Yamashita-cho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture

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