# Event Details - **Event Name**: HOUGANG & JAPANESE CEMETERY WALKING TOUR - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a chill walk exploring Hougang’s history and the spooky Japanese Cemetery vibes!About this EventHOUGANG & JAPANESE CEMETERY WALKING TOURSun, 4th Jan 2026 | 9am to 12pmThe Singapore Chinese population has three major dialects – Hokkien, Teochew and Cantonese. On this tour, we’ll take a close look at the Teochew community. Once known as one of “the more refine” of the lot, are they still the same today? Au Kang (Hougang), is known as a Teochew enclave. But in reality, it isn’t the only one. History tells us there were also many Teochew who landed elsewhere in Singapore. Stephen Lee Road (now defunct) was another enclave smack in the middle of Mandai – almost a jungle for its time. The story of how the Teochew community landed up at Stephen Lee Road is a poignant one. It is no secret that the Teochew community has contributed much to society. We’ll take a look at the perks of being a Teochew, and also their quirks. The side trip to the Japanese Cemetery at 22, Chuan Hoe Road is a bonus. Like Bukit Brown Cemetery, the Japanese Cemetery offers a rustic walk full of old-world charm… and full of happy sad stories, dating back to the days of Karayuki-san. We meet at Kovan MRT (Exit C in the direction of Heartland Mall), 9am and hope to be done by 12pm at the junction of Yio Chu Kang and Chuan Hoe Road.For reservations, contact: UNCLE CHRIS WALKING TOURS Chris WK NgT: 65 91814298E: chrisng@footworksmedia.com.sgW: www.unclechrisdrivingholidays.comNote:• We do the worldwide practice of tipping at the end of the tour. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c2dabef0-e3a5-11f0-983f-3f1406156a47-rimg-w1158-h740-dc303030-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paya-lebar/hougang-and-japanese-cemetery-walking-tour/100001978078161028 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: SGD ## Event venue details - **city**: Paya Lebar - **state**: SG - **country**: Singapore - **location**: Kovan MRT - **lat**: 1.3542695 - **long**: 103.8789222 - **full address**: Kovan MRT, 768 Upper Serangoon Road, Paya Lebar, Singapore ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HOUGANG & JAPANESE CEMETERY WALKING TOUR - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/13316503674d8485fb45097e0d3fcd8777cfbd2bbda341f5e4a228f8576b6de4-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf0ad0e-gmir.jpg?v=1766896162 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HOUGANG & JAPANESE CEMETERY WALKING TOUR being held? - **A:** HOUGANG & JAPANESE CEMETERY WALKING TOUR takes place on Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Kovan MRT, 768 Upper Serangoon Road, Paya Lebar, Singapore. - **Q**: Who is organizing HOUGANG & JAPANESE CEMETERY WALKING TOUR? - **A:** HOUGANG & JAPANESE CEMETERY WALKING TOUR is organized by Uncle Chris Walking Tours. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "HOUGANG & JAPANESE CEMETERY WALKING TOUR", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/13316503674d8485fb45097e0d3fcd8777cfbd2bbda341f5e4a228f8576b6de4-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf0ad0e-gmir.jpg?v=1766896162", "startDate": "2026-01-04", "endDate": "2026-01-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/paya-lebar/hougang-and-japanese-cemetery-walking-tour/100001978078161028", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Kovan MRT", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "768 Upper Serangoon Road", "postalCode": "534636", "addressLocality": "Paya Lebar", "addressRegion": "SG", "addressCountry": "SG" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "1.3542695", "longitude": "103.8789222" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for a chill walk exploring Hougang’s history and the spooky Japanese Cemetery vibes!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "SGD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "2026-01-04", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/paya-lebar/hougang-and-japanese-cemetery-walking-tour/100001978078161028" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "SGD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/paya-lebar/hougang-and-japanese-cemetery-walking-tour/100001978078161028", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Uncle Chris Walking Tours", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/uncle-chris-walking-tours/27253582", "description": "What Uncle Chris Offers:* Historical Walks: Tours exploring forgotten corners, war relics (like Seah Im Bunker), and local heritage.* Unique Themes: Adult-oriented walks focusing on sensitive subjects, such as Geylang's red-light district, offering honest, humorous, and insightful perspectives.* City Tours: Even exploring Singapore's skyline and history from shore to skyline.Key Characteristics:* Engaging Storyteller: Weaves personal experiences and anecdotes into his tours, making history come alive.* Active & Energetic: Participants marvel at his fast pace and stamina, even on long walks.* Focus on Local Stories: Uncovers hidden tales and realities often missed by locals and tourists.To Find Out More/Join:* Check his website (unclechrisdrivingholidays.com) and social media.* Contact him for reservations via WhatsApp: +65 9181 4298" } ] } ] ```