🎑 [Double Ninth Festival Special] Enjoy longevity and traditional Chinese cuisine and cultural spots in Yokohama Chinatown

🎑 [Double Ninth Festival Special] Enjoy Longevity and Traditional Chinese Cuisine & Cultural Spots in Yokohama Chinatown Double Ninth Festival (October 31, 2025), celebrated on the 9th day of the 9th month of the lunar calendar, is a traditional festival celebrated in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other regions as a "festival for longevity." Yokohama Chinatown, Japan's largest Chinatown, offers a relaxing atmosphere and a selection of traditional restaurants and temples, perfect for families and those traveling with older guests. This time, we'll be highlighting spots that satisfy Chinese tourists' desires for nostalgia, comfort, and authentic flavors! ⸻ 🏯1. Guandi Temple (Kantei-byo) 📍140 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 🔸A majestic temple dedicated to Guan Yu, a hero of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Prayers for safety and business luck. This temple enshrines Guan Yu, the war god beloved throughout China. During the Double Ninth Festival, many Chinese tourists visit the temple to pray for longevity and the safety of their families. The interior, decorated with striking crimson and gold, is a perfect place for photos. Incense sticks (kohsin) are available for purchase on site. Chinese-speaking staff are also available on some days. ⸻ 🐉2. Mazu Temple 📍136 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 🔸Enshrining Mazu, the guardian deity of navigation and travel | A perfect prayer spot for family trips Worship of Mazu is widespread, particularly in Fujian Province and Taiwan, and is especially popular with travelers from southern China. The vibrant carvings and tranquil atmosphere are also appealing. During the Double Ninth Festival, visitors are particularly likely to come to pray for the health of their families and for gratitude to their ancestors. ⸻ 🍽3. Chongqing Chinese Restaurant Main Building 📍164 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama (Inside the Rose Hotel) 🕙 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM 🇨🇳 A long-established restaurant serving authentic Sichuan cuisine | Renowned for its medicinal menu and spicy dishes | Perfect for entertaining or family celebrations Established in 1959, this Sichuan restaurant specializes in traditional mapo tofu and double-cooked pork seasoned with Sichuan pepper and chili peppers, as well as a wide selection of medicinal hotpots and soups to warm the body. Perfect for the Double Ninth Festival theme of "health and longevity." Course meals are available in a relaxing private room. 💴 Courses: From ¥6,000 / A la carte: Around ¥1,200 📷 Recommended: Chongqing Mapo Tofu, Eight Treasures Soup, Medicinal Hot Pot ⸻ 🏨4. Rose Hotel Yokohama 📍 77 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 🔸 Long-established Chinese cuisine and accommodations combined | Chinese-speaking staff available | High-quality stay experience A city hotel operated by the Chongqing Chinese Restaurant Group. The on-site Chinese restaurant sometimes offers special menus for Double Ninth Festival, including dim sum and chrysanthemum-infused sweets, dedicated to longevity. Twin rooms and family plans are also available. Perfect for traveling with seniors. ⸻ 🥮5. Juraku 📍143 Yamashitacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023 🕙 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM 🇨🇳 Popular mooncakes and mala gao from this long-established shop ⸻ 🥢6. Chinese Teahouse Goku 📍130 Yamashitacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama (near Guandi Temple) 🔸Chinese tea and simple dim sum | A hidden gem with many Chinese regulars | Recommended for a quiet afternoon One of the Double Ninth Festival customs is "climbing high to drink chrysanthemums." In honor of this, Goku offers a leisurely sip of chrysanthemum tea, eight-treasure tea, pu-erh tea, and more. The dim sum is handmade and mild, with a low oil content. It's especially popular with health-conscious Chinese tourists and groups of women. ⸻ 🍱7. Chinese Prepared Foods & Mooncakes at Supermarkets and Convenience Stores 📍 Gyomu Super, Lawson Chinatown, My Basket Yokohama Chinatown Nishimon, etc. 🔸 Convenient for Souvenirs and Hotel Takeaways | Easily Purchase Mooncakes and Steamed Buns Recommended souvenirs include chrysanthemum-shaped mooncakes and medicinal Chinese soups, which are associated with the Double Ninth Festival. Many products are packaged in Chinese, making them a welcome addition for Chinese tourists. Bonus: Purchased miscellaneous goods and apparel that blend Japanese and Asian styles at Chaihane Yokohama Chinatown. ⸻ #YokohamaChinatown #DoublingNinthFestival #LongevityCelebrationTrip #MazuTemple #GuandiTemple #AuthenticChineseFood #TripMoments #WukongCafe #ChongqingFantasy #RoseHotel #MedicinalFood ⸻