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Authentic Japanese Culture Steps from Hotel Nikko

Japantown buildings with Peace Pagoda and Japan Center signage.

Visit Details

ADDRESS

1610 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, California 94115

DISTANCE FROM HOTEL

1.0 mile

phone

415-567-4573

website

https://www.sfjapantown.org/

Diversity makes San Francisco a top destination, and Japantown delivers a cultural experience unlike any other. Just one mile from Hotel Nikko, San Francisco’s premier Japanese-inspired hotel, Japantown invites visitors to browse specialty stores like Asakichi for cast iron teapots and Ichiban Kan for authentic Japanese food and bath products. Savor exquisite Japanese cuisine at unique restaurants, then rejuvenate with a massage or facial at the renowned Kabuki Springs & Spa. This vibrant neighborhood blends tradition and modernity to offer a welcoming atmosphere rich in culture and charm, making it a must-visit during your stay.

Plan Your Visit

Prices

Vary by shops, restaurants, and attractions.

Hours

Vary by shops, restaurants, and attractions.

Events

  • Ginza Bazaar
  • Nihonmachi Street Fair
  • Japan Day Festival

Activities

  • Dining
  • Cafés
  • Nightclubs
  • Shopping
  • Spa
  • Movie Theater

What restaurants are in Japantown? - There are many excellent eateries in this very distinct San Francisco neighborhood, such as Izumiya, Ino Sushi, Kiss Seafood, Isobune Sushi, On the Bridge, Sapporo-Ya/Fuku Sushi, Mifune Restaurant, and Mums - Home of Shabu Shabu. Menu items run the gastronomic gamut from sushi, sashimi, and tempura to noodle dishes and chicken, beef, and fish teriyaki. Of course, you'll want to complement your meal with some sake. | How much is parking in Japantown? - The Japan Center Main Garage charges $2 per hour from 9:00 a.m. to noon, $3.50 per hour from noon to 3:00 p.m., $2.50 per hour from 3:00 p.m. to midnight, and $1 per hour from midnight to 9:00 a.m. You can save $2 on your parking on weekdays if you enter before 8:30 a.m. and stay a minimum of 3 hours. The garage is open 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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Peace Pagoda tower against a clear blue sky.