National Japanese American Veterans Memorial Court, Los Angeles

Name: National Japanese American Veterans Memorial Court
Address: 244 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, United States

#359 among attractions in Los Angeles

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The National Japanese American Veterans Memorial Court is a national memorial court in Los Angeles, California, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of Japanese American veterans during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It is maintained by and located adjacent to the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center on San Pedro Street, in Little Tokyo. ()

Coordinates: 34°2'51"N, 118°14'31"W

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244 South San Pedro StreetCentral Los Angeles (Historic Cultural)Los Angeles United States

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National Japanese American Veterans Memorial Court – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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1928 landmark with an observation deck
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Japanese American Veterans Memorial Court?

Nearby attractions include Koyasan Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles (5 min walk), Toy District, Los Angeles (5 min walk), Los Angeles Basin, Los Angeles (5 min walk), Little Tokyo, Los Angeles (6 min walk).

How to get to National Japanese American Veterans Memorial Court by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Japanese American Veterans Memorial Court:

Bus

Broadway & 3rd • Lines: 4 (11 min walk)
Spring Street & 1st Street • Lines: J (12 min walk)

Metro

Pershing Square • Lines: B, D (14 min walk)
Civic Center/Grand Park • Lines: B, D (15 min walk)

Light rail

Union Station • Lines: L (19 min walk)
Pico/Aliso • Lines: L (24 min walk)

Train

Los Angeles Union Station (19 min walk)