Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao

Kuan Ti Miao is a Taoist temple dedicated to Guan Yu, the legendary general from the Three Kingdoms period, worshipped as the god of loyalty, justice, and commerce. The current building was completed in 1990, after the previous temples were destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake (1923), WWII air raids, and a fire in 1986. The temple is a masterpiece of traditional southern Chinese architecture, with richly carved dragons and phoenixes, red columns, and golden decorations covering nearly every surface. The main altar enshrines Guan Yu in his green robe, flanked by his loyal attendants. Incense offerings and divination sticks can be purchased at the entrance, and visitors are welcome to make a wish for prosperity, health, or harmony. I visited today and found it both vibrant and peaceful. The air was filled with incense and every detail — from the ceiling carvings to the massive drum — reflected extraordinary craftsmanship. It’s one of the most beautiful and well-preserved Taoist temples in Japan, and definitely worth a visit when exploring Yokohama Chinatown.

This shrine enshrines an ancient Chinese hero. The building is decorated with colorful sculptures. You can view the exterior of building for free but the entrance fee is required to enter it.

A beautiful beautiful temple in Chinatown, Yokohama Japan. The colors and details of the architecture is amazing.

The temple is nice and clean. Not too big compared to other temples, but worth to visit when you come to Yokohama China town. You can pay 500 JPY for getting the praying instruments.

First of all, it's not a Shinto Shrine nor a Buddhist temple. It's a Taoist temple dedicated to a few Chinese gods. It's a small temple with wonderful intricate carvings and designs. And like most temples which should not be for profit, it's free to visit and enter. It's a must-stop if you're visiting Yokohama Chinatown.

Beautiful shrine. Had a lovely conversation with one of the site priests on the history of the building and the slow creation of the intricately carved interior decorations. Fantastic history :)

A beautiful temple to visit, right in Chinatown. Wonderful designs and architecture with eye catching colors throughout. The inside temple has five areas to pray and give offerings. The assistants are nice and very helpful in passing along their knowledge of the temple. A must see!

Beautiful vibrant temple with friendly English speaking staff. They showed us how to place the incense at five points and then pray to five different areas. It was a wonderful experience!