Discover San Francisco Japantown!

Discover San Francisco Japantown!

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Find Yourself in San Francisco’s Historic Japantown

In the Heart of San Francisco

San Franciscoʼs Japantown is one of three remaining Japantownʼs in the US. First settled in the early 1860ʼs, generations of Japanese immigrants and their descendants have kept alive the arts and culture of Japan. If you look hard enough, youʼll find world renowned artists, performers, cultural cuisine and items for sale just like you would in Japan. Regardless if youʼre coming to visit or to reconnect with your roots, there is something for everyone in San Franciscoʼs Japantown!

You Have Good Luck!

Find Yourself in San Francisco’s Historic Japantown

In the Heart of San Francisco

San Franciscoʼs Japantown is one of three remaining Japantownʼs in the US. First settled in the early 1860ʼs, generations of Japanese immigrants and their descendants have kept alive the arts and culture of Japan. If you look hard enough, youʼll find world renowned artists, performers, cultural cuisine and items for sale just like you would in Japan. Regardless if youʼre coming to visit or to reconnect with your roots, there is something for everyone in San Franciscoʼs Japantown!

You Have Good Luck!

EAT JAPANESE

FIND YOUR
KAWAII

JAPANTOWN
GIFT GUIDE

KIMONOS
& MORE

JAPANTOWN
DATE NIGHTS

EXPLORE

What’s Happening in Japantown

ONLY IN JAPANTOWN SHOPPING

From Hello Kitty to fresh Mochi, find unique items direct from Japan.

SHOP UNIQUE ITEMS

EXPERIENCE CULTURAL CUISINE

Enjoy some of Japantown’s unique restaurants and eateries.

JAPANTOWN DINING

FESTIVALS AND MORE

Join one of the many festivals to learn about and celebrate Japanese culture!

ATTEND AN EVENT

FEATURED EVENTS

See what Japanese Celebrations are all about!

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FEATURED RESTAURANTS

So Much Good Food for Take-out and Delivery!

Indoor Dining + Take-Out Available

An Japanese Restaurant

Restaurant, Sashimi / Sushi / Omakase, Japan Center Malls

22 Peace Plaza, #510, San Francisco, CA 94115

Indoor Dining + Take-Out Available

Belly Good Cafe & Crepes

Snacks / Grab-n-Go, Coffee / Tea / Baked Goods

1737 Post Street, #393, San Francisco, CA 94115

Indoor Dining + Take-Out Available

Restaurant, Bar, Japan Center Malls

1737 Post Street, #350, San Francisco, CA 94115

Indoor Dining + Take-Out Available

Beque Korean Grill

Restaurant, Korean, BBQ

1825 Post Street #145, San Francisco, CA 94115

Indoor Dining + Take-Out Available

Snacks / Grab-n-Go, Coffee / Tea / Baked Goods, Japan Center Malls

1737 Post Street, #368, San Francisco, CA 94115

Indoor Dining + Take-Out Available

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup

Restaurant, Korean, BBQ

1620 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Indoor Dining + Take-Out Available

Restaurant, Korean

1723 Buchanan Mall, San Francisco, CA 94115

Indoor Dining + Take-Out Available

Hikari Sushi & Bar

Restaurant, Sashimi / Sushi / Omakase

1734 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

See More Restaurants

EXPLORE

What’s Happening in Japantown

ONLY IN JAPANTOWN SHOPPING

From Hello Kitty to fresh Mochi, find unique items direct from Japan.

SHOP UNIQUE ITEMS

EXPERIENCE CULTURAL CUISINE

Enjoy some of Japantown’s unique restaurants and eateries.

JAPANTOWN DINING

FESTIVALS AND MORE

Join one of the many festivals to learn about and celebrate Japanese culture!

ATTEND AN EVENT

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

San Francisco’s Japantown, the largest of 3 in the US, has been the center of the Bay Area’s Japanese and Japanese American community since 1906. It continues to an exciting place to explore and find authentic Japanese culture, restaurants, shops and experiences.

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Congratulations to our winners of the 2023 Customer Appreciation Month!

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Japanese Eats

Japanese Eats

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ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY

San Francisco’s Japantown, the largest of 3 in the US, has been the center of the Bay Area’s Japanese and Japanese American community since 1906. It continues to an exciting place to explore and find authentic Japanese culture, restaurants, shops and experiences.

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