Motomachi, Yokohama
Motomachi
元町 | |
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| Coordinates: 35°26′26″N 139°38′59″E / 35.440425°N 139.649686°E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Honshu |
| Prefecture | Kanagawa |
| City | Yokohama |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (JST) |
| Website | www |
Motomachi (元町, Motomachi) is a district in Naka Ward, Yokohama, Japan. It is situated immediately west of Yamate and east of Chinatown. The area features the Motomachi Shopping Street, which is a five-block-long stretch of boutiques and shops. It is known in Japan for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, distinctive fashion, and Western influences.