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!

june

02jun8:00 am02jul11:59 pm2023 Customer Appreciation MonthJune 2 to July 2, 20238:00 am - (july 2) 11:59 pm

10jun1:00 pm3:00 pmJtown MusicfestTime: 1p-3p Location: Japantown Peace Plaza1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

11jun1:00 pm3:00 pmJtown MusicfestTime: 1p-3p Location: Japantown Peace Plaza1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

17jun1:00 pm3:00 pmJtown MusicfestJapan Center Malls - 1 - 3pm1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

18jun1:00 pm3:00 pmJtown MusicfestJapan Center Malls - 1 - 3pm1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

24jun1:00 pm3:00 pmJtown MusicfestJapan Center Malls - 1 - 3pm1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

25jun1:00 pm3:00 pmJtown MusicfestJapan Center Malls - 1 - 3pm1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

july

09julAll DayJapan DayJuly 9(All Day: sunday)

15jul12:00 pm2:00 pmSummer Music WeekendJapan Center Malls - Noon - 2pm12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

16jul12:00 pm2:00 pmSummer Music WeekendJapan Center Malls - Noon - 2pm12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

29jul12:00 pm4:00 pmNihonmachi Street FairAloha by the Bay Pop-Up - July 29 (Sat) - Noon - 4pm12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

august

05aug(aug 5)11:00 am06(aug 6)6:00 pmNihonmachi Street Fair49th Annual NSF - August 5 & 6 (Sat & Sun) - 11am - 6pm11:00 am - 6:00 pm (6)

19aug12:00 pm4:00 pmNihonmachi Street FairKokoro-Soul Pop-Up - August 19 (Sat) - Noon - 4pm12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

september

17sep1:00 pm5:00 pmOrigami PaloozaSeptember 17 (Sat)1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

october

21oct12:00 pm2:00 pmFall Music WeekendJapan Center Malls - Noon - 2pm12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

22oct12:00 pm2:00 pmFall Music WeekendJapan Center Malls - Noon - 2pm12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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
(415) 922-3121
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
(415) 346-8383
Indoor Dining + Take-Out Available
Benihana
Restaurant, Bar, Japan Center Malls
1737 Post Street, #350, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-4844
Indoor Dining + Take-Out Available
Beque Korean Grill
Restaurant, Korean, BBQ
1825 Post Street #145, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 872-9868
Indoor Dining + Take-Out Available
Cafe Hana
Snacks / Grab-n-Go, Coffee / Tea / Baked Goods, Japan Center Malls
1737 Post Street, #368, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 568-7899
Indoor Dining + Take-Out Available
Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup
Restaurant, Korean, BBQ
1620 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-1388
Indoor Dining + Take-Out Available
Doobu
Restaurant, Korean
1723 Buchanan Mall, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 292-6002
Indoor Dining + Take-Out Available
Hikari Sushi & Bar
Restaurant, Sashimi / Sushi / Omakase
1734 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 872-9116
12...7
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.

Learn More

NEWS AND ARTICLES

So Many New Discoveries to be Made!

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.

Learn More

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