Yokohama Chinatown

#asiabudgetchallenge Yokohama Chinatown, Japan’s largest, boasts vibrant gates, lively lantern-lit alleys, ornate temples like Kanteibyo and Masobyo, and a dazzling gourmet scene mixing Cantonese, Sichuan, and Shanghai styles  . Budget: Strolling is free. Street snacks like panda buns (¥300–¥350) or fried dumplings (¥300–¥500) let you gourmet-hop for around ¥1,500–¥2,000. Restaurant meals start from ¥1,200–¥2,500 per person . Travel Tip : Visit midday on a weekday for lighter crowds and quick snacks. At dusk, gates and lanterns glow beautifully—ideal for photos and a vibrant evening vibe . Travel Hack Carry small denominations of yen—many food stalls don’t take cards. Use Motomachi-Chūkagai Station (Minatomirai line) for fastest access and head straight to Zenrin‑mon Gate