The fortune-telling categories introduced are diverse, including "palm reading," "sanmeigaku (four pillars of destiny)," and "tarot." In addition, we introduce spots that meet your desires, such as "I want to go without making a reservation" and "I want to know about my past life." You can enjoy it while sightseeing, so please feel free to drop by.
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*The contents listed are current as of May 2025. Service contents may change without notice.
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- "Fortune Telling Hall Airi" offers the best fortune telling service for each customer with the largest number of staff.
- The originator of fortune telling in Chinatown, "Hou Uranai Yakata" has a long history of trust and achievements
- "Enuranaikan" is also good at unique readings such as mole readings and past lives.
- Kissho Tennyo, where you can get rare Java sparrow fortune telling and past life readings
- The fortune teller at "Koryu Uranai Kan" is a hot topic on social media for his "excessive accuracy"
- "Housenkan" offers limited-time tarot readings from 1,100 yen
- A new way to enjoy Yokohama Chinatown: satisfying your heart as well as your stomach!
"Fortune Telling Hall Airi" offers the best fortune telling service for each customer with the largest number of staff.
"Fortune Telling Hall Airi" is a popular store that boasts the largest number of fortune tellers (appraisers) in Japan, and attracts approximately 300,000 visitors per year. There are about 80 staff members, including famous fortune tellers such as Makaren sensei, who uses her own "Makaren Numerology." There are three stores in Yokohama Chinatown, and the main store in particular has 25 private booths on two floors of a large building called "Kamome Ichiba."
The main store is located along the Nanmon Silk Road, and is easily accessible, just a 3-minute walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station. The reception and waiting area are on the second floor, so you can imagine how many customers there are. You can have your fortune read without making a reservation, but if you don't want to wait for a long time or would like to request a specific fortune teller, we recommend making a reservation. The price of the fortune read varies depending on the type and time of the reading; for example, palm reading costs 1,100 yen for 7 minutes.
Sasha sensei was available for the interview. Her specialties include tarot, Mayan calendar, palmistry, dowsing, spiritual reading, icosahedral dice, and Lunorman cards. When I asked for a fortune-telling session, she first gave me a diagnosis based on my date of birth, and then a rundown of my past turning points and future milestones.
Next, I asked her about my travel luck, which I'd been wondering about. She said, "If you go on a private trip outside of work, you can cultivate your energy and expect to have good luck. The timing should be as early as possible before autumn. She recommended going abroad or to places in Japan that are usually difficult to visit, such as distant places, and getting in touch with nature as much as possible.
Indeed, I thought that a digital detox might be necessary for me as a writer, whose job requires me to constantly take in a variety of information.
The main store enshrines Aizen Myoo, who is known for helping people find good relationships, and many customers request fortune-telling about love and romance. The store's large number of staff members means it can provide a personalized fortune-telling experience for other topics, which is a strength of the store. It's no wonder it's so popular.
Fortune Telling Hall Airi Kamome Ichiba Main Store
| address | ： | Kamome Ichiba 2F, 187 Yamashita-cho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa |
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| phone | ： | 045-663-5009 |
| business hours | ： | Weekdays 10:00-20:00 (last entry 19:30), Saturdays and Sundays 10:00-20:30 (last entry 20:00) |
| Closed Day | ： | none |
| web | ： | Fortune Telling Hall Airi Official Website |
The originator of fortune telling in Chinatown, "Hou Uranai Yakata" has a long history of trust and achievements
The originator of fortune telling in Yokohama Chinatown is "Hou Uranai Yakata", which was established in 1995. There are four stores in the area, with the flagship store being "Ichiba-dori Kanteisho". "Mikado Gakuin", which trains fortune tellers, is also located nearby, and has contributed to the development of fortune telling culture. It has garnered a lot of support due to its reliability and track record.
It is also a pioneer of the 1,000 yen (1,100 yen including tax) fortune-telling that many stores in the area have adopted, and the appeal is that the flat rate is not limited to the number of questions. Another feature is that you can get a reading without making a reservation (marriage readings and online readings require a reservation).
The most popular fortune-telling method is palm reading (a comprehensive reading of both hands) which takes 8 to 10 minutes. The second most popular is sanmeigaku, and the third most popular is compatibility reading, both of which take about 25 to 30 minutes and cost 3,300 yen. Sanmeigaku and compatibility readings include a palm reading, and compatibility readings are priced at a reasonable rate of one for two people.
During the interview, we experienced Sanmeigaku by Ijo Yohei sensei, the representative of "Hou Uranai Yakata." Sanmeigaku involves determining an individual's zodiac sign from their date of birth, and then interpreting their personality, talents, fortune, and destiny based on the combination. For example, it can tell you when you would be suitable to get married, or when you will be in the middle of a tenchuusha (a two-year period that occurs once every 12 years and during which your fortunes tend to be low).
For example, for editorial staff, 2025 is a year of connections. The star of wealth appears for the 10 years from 26 to 35, and it is a time to start a family, save money, and prepare. For writers, the 10 years from 37 to 46 are a time for career advancement and independence, and 2025 is a year to enrich your private life.
They also give advice on compatibility, such as each person's lucky color and how to get along with people who have similar food preferences. Hou Uranai Yakata also has stores in Shinjuku and Ikebukuro, so it's recommended for those who want to experience a Yokohama Chinatown-style fortune-telling session during their trip to Tokyo.
Hou Uranai Yakata Ichiba-dori Kanteisho
| address | ： | 148 Yamashitacho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture |
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| phone | ： | 045-651-7240 |
| business hours | ： | Weekdays 11:00-19:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00-20:00 |
| Closed Day | ： | none |
| web | ： | Hou Uranai Yakata Official Website |
"Enuranaikan" is also good at unique readings such as mole readings and past lives.
Enuranaikan has eight stores in Yokohama Chinatown and boasts of "highly accurate fortune-telling". There are many fortune-telling centers and staff, so you can make a reservation without making one, but it can get busy depending on the day of the week and time of day, so it's best to make a reservation. Same-day reservations are also possible by phone.
The fee is 1,100 yen for a 7-minute palm reading, so if you want to try it out casually, this is the place to go. For those who want a more specific consultation, the comprehensive reading is popular, costing 5,500 yen for 30 minutes or 11,000 yen for 60 minutes.
Another feature of this store is its unique fortune telling. There are many popular fortune tellers on staff, such as Momoka-sensei, who uses psychic tarot and spiritual readings and can also see into spirits and read past lives, and Aino-sensei, who specializes in Tenmeigaku, a method of fortune telling that combines various types of fortune telling, and is good at giving advice on love and marriage. Reservations are required, but there are many popular fortune tellers on staff.
The person who agreed to be interviewed is Yuki Sensei, who is based at the main store on Chinatown Boulevard. She is a popular fortune teller who is adept at many divination techniques such as palmistry, numerology, compatibility, tarot, four pillars of destiny, name divination, auspicious direction assessment, numerology, and color diagnosis, and also offers unusual readings such as mole readings.
When our editorial staff had their fortunes read, they were diagnosed with a period of growth and challenge in their 30s and 40s, and a phase in which they would put down roots with that energy from their late 40s. In terms of human relationships, they were advised that their fortunes would improve if they had someone nearby who was a rooster in the Chinese zodiac. Another feature of Enuranaikan is that, depending on the fortune-telling method, they can even give you a handwritten appraisal.
Enurakukan Chinatown Main Store
| address | ： | 151 Yamashitacho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture |
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| phone | ： | 045-307-6688 |
| business hours | ： | Weekdays 11:00-20:00, Saturdays and Sundays 11:00-20:30 |
| Closed Day | ： | none |
| web | ： | Enuranaikan Official Website |
Kissho Tennyo, where you can get rare Java sparrow fortune telling and past life readings
Located on the Kanteibyo Street, "Kissho Tennyo Koryuten" is the only store in Yokohama Chinatown that offers fortune-telling using Java sparrows, as well as clairvoyance, past lives, and other divination methods such as Kyusei-kigaku, Sanmeigaku, and Tarot. Java sparrow fortune-telling is said to be popular in Taiwan and Hong Kong, but is unusual in Japan, so this is a rare store where you can experience it.
The shop also offers three basic courses: "Fortune Telling," "Clairvoyance," and "Java Sparrow." "Fortune Telling" uses palm reading, tarot cards, and dates of birth, and is priced simply at 1,100 yen for 5 minutes, 2,200 yen for 10 minutes, and 3,300 yen for 15 minutes (there is also a great value "Thorough Assessment Course" for 5,500 yen for 30 minutes/11,000 yen for 60 minutes). You can come without making a reservation, and if you do, you can choose from courses lasting 15 minutes or more (30 minutes or more depending on the sensei).
Clairvoyance, which involves reading guardian spirits, guardian deities, auras, past lives, etc., is available from 3,300 yen for 15 minutes, with reservations for 30 minutes or more. And for "Buncho (Java sparrow)", a 10-minute regular reading plus Buncho fortune telling is available from 3,300 yen. There are four Java sparrows, but their health is a top priority, so we recommend making a reservation as soon as possible.
The Buncho sensei for the day was Ogin-chan. She was paired with Elico-sensei, a fortune teller. Depending on her mood at the time, Ogin-chan would draw a Dragon God card, an I-Ching card, or a Ziwei Dou card to give her fortune telling. She showed us her adorable side as she skillfully used her beak to draw the cards.
I thought she would bring me the top card, the "I Ching Card," but it turned out that this card was different...
She chose the "Dragon God Card." Ogin-chan chose from 38 different types.
The two lucky cards Ogin-chan drew were "Celebration Dragon" and "Luck Dragon"!
Based on the card that Ogin-chan drew, the editorial staff asked her about her travel luck, and they said that if possible, it would be better to travel abroad rather than within Japan, and that it would be good to visit power spots and auspicious events both at the travel destination and in everyday life.
You can take photos and videos of the Java sparrow, either individually or in pairs. If you want to be soothed by their cuteness, why not visit Kisshou Tennyo Koryu Ten?
Kisshou Tennyo Koryu Ten
| address | ： | 131 Yamashitacho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture |
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| business hours | ： | Weekdays 11:00-18:00, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 11:00-19:00 |
| Closed Day | ： | None *Depending on the situation, there may be temporary closures or shortened business hours. |
| web | ： | Kisshou Tennyo Official Website |
The fortune teller at "Koryu Uranai Kan" is a hot topic on social media for his "excessive accuracy"
Starting at 550 yen, you can experience fortune telling at a reasonable price at "Koryu Uranaikan." The store is located on Chinatown Boulevard, and is marked by a palm reading sign and strawberry candy sales outside the store.
The shop became a hot topic after a post on social media said, "The palm reading is too accurate." The shop has seen an increase in customers as a result of social media, and it is a spot that is well-known among those in the know in Yokohama Chinatown.
The key person in the discussion is fortune teller Sekitani Chikao. He is a talented fortune teller who studied under Takekuma Tenmei, who is known as the "Heisei I Ching Saint" and is also the chairman of the I Ching Association. The divination techniques he uses include palmistry, I Ching, Kyusei Kigaku, esoteric astrology, and tomb physiognomy. His motto, which is linked to the world-famous Adlerian psychology, is "You can change your personality at any time."
For this reason, he places great importance on palm reading and only does face-to-face consultations. His fortune telling is characterized by judging a client's overall fortune and personality through palm reading, and by exploring possibilities together with the client on what to do and what they should do.
When the editorial staff had her palm read, they were surprised to see that she was the eldest daughter and had a younger brother. She was also told that there is a "travel line" that appears on people who are lucky enough to travel, and she was advised that visiting shrines and temples would bring them good luck.
In addition, before becoming an independent fortune teller, Mr. Sekitani was in charge of recruiting for a company, and he also gives advice on how to make a good impression, such as having your bangs out of your eyes so that your eyebrows are visible. He is generally available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, so if you're interested, try to come. If you want to be sure to get your fortune read, we recommend making a reservation.
Koryu Uranaikan
| address | ： | 153-2, Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
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| phone | ： | 045-212-9232※予約推奨 |
| business hours | ： | 10:30〜22:00 |
| Closed Day | ： | none |
"Housenkan" offers limited-time tarot readings from 1,100 yen
"Hosenkan" offers reasonable prices, such as campaign prices of palm reading for 550 yen and time-limited tarot reading for 1,100 yen. They have four stores in Yokohama Chinatown, and have a wide range of fortune tellers, from experienced veterans with over 30 years of experience to young people.
The store offers a variety of fortune-telling services, including divination, divination, and physiognomy, but the one that caught my eye was the divination tarot fortune-telling, which also offers a limited-time service. Divination is characterized by the fact that it does not require any fateful elements, shapes, colors, etc.
Questions such as "Should I stay in my current job or change jobs?", "What does the person I like think of me?", "What will happen with my partner and what should I do to get married?" and "Will I meet someone good?" are some of the areas in which divination specializes.
The person who handled the interview was Takagi Goro, who works at the third store (Kanteibyo Street store). He specializes in palmistry, tarot, birthdates, and name divination. When the writer had his career fortune read by tarot, he was told that it was time to utilize his creativity and imagination, and that in the long term, he had more potential for stable success than getting rich overnight. That was a relief for the time being.
Takagi-sensei sometimes uses palm reading and crystals depending on the situation. He also started his own experimental menu of fortune-telling services in 2017, which is also popular. You can visit "Housenkan" without making a reservation, but if you do make a reservation, you will receive a 10% discount on the reading fee, which is a nice point. It is especially recommended for those who want to try it at a good price.
Housenkan 3rd store (Kanteibyo Street store)
| address | ： | Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Naka Ward, Yamashita-cho 136-5 |
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| phone | ： | 080-7687-8600 |
| business hours | ： | Weekdays 11:00-19:30 (last entry), Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00-20:30 (last entry) |
| Closed Day | ： | none |
| web | ： | Housenkan Official Website |
A new way to enjoy Yokohama Chinatown: satisfying your heart as well as your stomach!
In addition to the spots introduced above, Yokohama Chinatown is bustling with a wide variety of fortune-telling. However, some places can be problematic in terms of fees, so you need to be careful when choosing a shop. The thing to look out for is whether the price is clearly displayed on a sign or something. In addition, it is recommended that you check at the time of reception whether the time will be automatically extended, whether additional options are added during the fortune-telling, and whether or not there will be a designated fee.
Kanteibyo
The area is also home to the Kanteibyo Temple and the Masobyo Temple, and in recent years Chinese-style fortune-telling slips have also become popular. While you're eating and sightseeing, you can also visit power spots and have your fortune read. Filling your stomach and your heart in this way may be a new way to enjoy Yokohama Chinatown.
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