# Motomachi / Chinatown / Yamashita, Yokohama transit and commute

> Minatomirai Line (Motomachi-Chukagai, Nihon-odori), JR Negishi.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Transit: Minatomirai Line (Motomachi-Chukagai, Nihon-odori), JR Negishi.
- Commute character: Multi-modal transit captures the metro's principal professional catchment.

## Key facts
- **city**: Yokohama
- **submarket**: Motomachi / Chinatown / Yamashita
- **tier**: established
- **averageRentLocal**: ¥18,000/tsubo/mo · ≈ $40.7 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $70/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 6.8%

## FAQ
### Is Motomachi / Chinatown / Yamashita well-connected by transit?
Minatomirai Line (Motomachi-Chukagai, Nihon-odori), JR Negishi.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/yokohama/motomachi-chinatown-yamashita/topics/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.