Japantown San Francisco | Explore, Shop, and Dine
San Francisco’s Japantown is more than just a neighborhood; it’s a portal to the rich tapestry of Japanese culture. Step into a world of vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and captivating sights as you explore this historic cultural district.
Explore Japantown SF | Taste & Experience the Culture of Japan
Explore Japantown SF to find world-renowned artists, performers, cultural cuisine, and items for sale like you would in Japan. Learn more.
About San Francisco Japantown
San Francisco’s Japantown 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 and shops.
Dining - Best Ramen in San Francisco | Japantown SF
Enjoy some of Japantownʼs unique restaurants and experience the taste of Japan. You'll find ramen, sushi, sashimi, mochi, taiyaki, takoyaki, and more!
Shopping - Japantown San Francisco
One of the best, yet still largely undiscovered, shopping destinations in the city is Japantown. A cultural experience whether one is on a serious shopping spree or simply browsing, there’s everything Japanese from silk kimonos and antique folk art to the latest cosplay fashions and manga from Japan.
Walking Tours - Japantown San Francisco
The self-guided tour takes visitors from the beginnings of Nihonmachi to present day Japan Center. Historic photos along with informative text tell the stories of the first Japanese immigrants and the community they built in the city’s Western Addition after the 1906 earthquake.
Japan Center Malls - Japantown San Francisco
Providing Japanese Cultural Shopping Experiences since 1963 “おかえり” – “Okaeri” Short for the polite version; “Okaerinasai” means “welcome home” or “welcome back”.
Events - Things to Do in Japantown SF | San Francisco, CA
Looking for things to do in Japantown? View our upcoming list of events and join us to see what Japanese celebrations are all about!
Tokyo Anime Center - Japantown San Francisco
Jul 19, 2024 · Come and grab a mystery egg from dozens of gashapon machines featuring a wide spread of different characters from your favorite anime movies & shows, manga books and japanese cartoons like sanrio, digimon, Kirby, spy family and one piece, just to name a few!
Lodging | Hotels in Japantown San Francisco
Join us and experience the culture of Japan! There are many options to stay and play in San Francisco’s Japantown. From the two main hotels in Japantown, to several adjacent to the area, as well as may sort term rentals.