landmark · Yokohama
Motomachi Shopping Street
Motomachi, 231-0861
Why it matters
Motomachi Shopping Street
Motomachi is Yokohama's original European-influenced fashion street, established in the 1860s to serve the foreign settlement. Its mix of heritage brands, independent boutiques, and European-style cafes preserves a cosmopolitan atmosphere distinct from any Tokyo shopping district.
Interests
Practical
- About 600 meters of boutique shopping between Motomachi-Chukagai Station exits
- Mix of Yokohama-original brands and independent designers
- Less crowded than Tokyo shopping districts; pleasant weekend afternoon walk
- Combine with adjacent Yokohama Chinatown and Yamashita Park