Discover trendy shops and tasty eats in Motomachi

Located just south of Yokohama Chinatown, Motomachi is a trendy destination, home to over 200 stores–all the way from cafes and restaurants to famous clothing brands and local boutiques.

You might notice a lot of western-style architecture and products, which speaks to its historical significance as a residential area for internationals since the port of Yokohama first officially opened to the world in 1859.

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My personal favorite is a chic Italian restaurant called Kandy that specializes in delicious Neapolitan pizza made fresh to order in their wood-fired brick oven.

Motomachi: https://www.motomachi.or.jp/en/
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jHg8cezzSg3Viu8s7

Kandy: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1gdioj32RrB81DDi9