What other travelers are saying about Kanteibyo (Kuan Ti Miao)
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 :)
Yokohama Kuan Ti Miao (横浜関帝廟), also known as Kanteibyo, is a temple in Yokohama Chinatown dedicated to Guan Yu, a revered Chinese general from the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Known for its vibrant red exterior and intricate details, the temple serves as a cultural and spiritual center for the Chinese community in Yokohama. Guan Yu is worshipped as a symbol of loyalty, courage, and righteousness. The temple is a significant landmark, hosting various events and festivals throughout the year.
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.
We only visited this temple from the outside (you need to pay a ticket to enter). It is very small and, even just from the outside, it already shows its great beauty. There are numerous details of the Thaoist culture, as well as beautiful gold decorations almost everywhere. It was nice to be able to contemplate the sound of its silence and the smell of its incense, in a special atmosphere.
