YOKOHAMA CHINATOWN / 3 NOVEMBER 2026
Kitamon Festival 2026
Kick a shoe. Share a laugh.
Join a local celebration in Yokohama Chinatown,
now in its 17th year.
A LOCAL FESTIVAL, OPEN TO VISITORS
A playful competition with the spirit of Chinatown.
Kick a kung fu shoe and compete to see how far it flies. Whether you take part or cheer from the sidelines, enjoy a community festival that brings local people and visitors together on Kitamon Street. No previous competition experience is needed.
All times are Japan Standard Time (JST).
You can book more than one time for the same person. Each entry costs ¥500. That person is ranked once, using their best entry result.
Payment must be completed before the checkout expires (approximately 30 minutes). If you have already paid, contact us before booking again. Participant-requested cancellations and refunds are not available after payment.
Staff will guide you through adding the LINE official account (@kitamon) at check-in.
On 3 November only, one extra entry may be offered in a full slot when both neighbouring slots have no more than two entries each. Those neighbouring slots remain limited to two entries. The first and last slots do not offer extra entries. The fee is ¥500.
LIVE MUSIC / ENJOY ALONGSIDE THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Performance start times on 3 November 2026 (Japan Standard Time).
Performances: 11:00 / 13:30
The wind band of Yokohama Municipal Minato Junior High School connects with the local community through performances at events in Motomachi, Chinatown and Yokohama Port. Enjoy the music of students who practise together every day.
Performances: 11:50 / 14:20
A solo performer playing the music of The Ventures, whose electric-guitar sound took Japan by storm in the late 1960s and early 1970s, using self-produced backing tracks. EDD Ventures performs regularly at Yokohama 7th Avenue and at summer festivals, corporate events and day-care facilities, mainly in the Kanto region.
Performances: 12:40 / 15:10
VENUE / YOKOHAMA CHINATOWN
The festival takes place on Kitamon Street, from the Osanbashi Street entrance by the North Gate (Genbu Gate) to Kagacho Police Station West intersection, where Kitamon Street meets Kaikado.
The route line indicates the approximate festival street section. Google Maps may label the endpoints with nearby addresses.
Open venue route in Google Maps ↗Nearby station: Nihon-odori Station on the Minatomirai Line. Please use public transport and check the map for your route.
Kitamonkai works with local businesses and neighbours to bring people together around Kitamon Street, Kaikado and Osanbashi Street. We welcome enquiries about sponsorship, prizes and other contributions.
Volunteer staff must be 18 or older. Help is needed from 8:00 until cleanup finishes at around 19:00. Full-day help is preferred; shorter shifts are also welcome.
Volunteer application (Japanese)Contact: info@kitamonkai.com / +81 50-3630-9090
Official X / @Kitamonkai