Pagoda, San Francisco

Name: Pagoda
Address: 1704 Post St, San Francisco, 94115-3606, United States
Telephone: +1 415-775-1817

#115 among attractions in San Francisco

Pagoda, Spiritual, Buddhist architecture

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Facts and practical information

The San Francisco Peace Pagoda is a five-tiered concrete stupa between Post and Geary Streets at Buchanan in San Francisco's Nihonmachi. The Pagoda, located in the southwestern corner of Peace Plaza between the Japan Center Mall and Nihonmachi Mall, was constructed in the 1960s and presented to San Francisco by its sister city Osaka, Japan on March 28, 1968. It was designed by Japanese architect Yoshiro Taniguchi. ()

Completed: 15 September 1968 (55 years ago)Coordinates: 37°47'6"N, 122°25'48"W

Address

1704 Post StNorthwest San Francisco (Japantown)San Francisco 94115-3606 United States

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+1 415-775-1817

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Pagoda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great American Music Hall, The Regency Ballroom, Painted Ladies, Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption.

0.6 miE
Nightlife, Dancing
Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, the Great American Music Hall carries a legacy as one of the city's most distinguished concert venues. With its ornate architecture and storied history, this hall has been a beacon for music lovers since its inception.
0.5 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Regency Ballroom, San Francisco
13 min walk • The Regency Ballroom, a storied venue nestled in the heart of San Francisco, United States, is a beacon of cultural and entertainment history. This elegant establishment is part of the larger Regency Center complex and is located at 1300 Van Ness Avenue.
0.6 miS
Iconic row of historical Victorian homes
Painted Ladies, San Francisco
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, the Painted Ladies are a charming row of Victorian houses that have become one of the city's most photographed landmarks. These historic homes, known for their vibrant colors and intricate architectural details, are a delightful...
~1500 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, also known locally as Saint Mary's Cathedral, is the principal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco in San Francisco, California.
~960 ftSW
Theater
The Fillmore, San Francisco
5 min walk • The Fillmore is a historic music venue in San Francisco, California. Built in 1912 and originally named the Majestic Hall, it became the Fillmore Auditorium in 1954.
~0 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Entertainment
Japan Center, San Francisco
1 min walk • The Japan Center is a shopping center in the Japantown neighborhood of San Francisco, California. It opened in March 1968 and was originally called the Japanese Cultural and Trade Center. It is bounded by Geary, Post, Fillmore, and Laguna.
0.6 miNW
Church
Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco
16 min walk • Calvary Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in San Francisco, California located in Pacific Heights at the corner of Fillmore Street and Jackson Street.
0.5 miN
Green space for picnics and scenic views
Lafayette Park, San Francisco
12 min walk • Lafayette Park is an 11.49 acres park in San Francisco, California, United States. Originally created in 1936, it is located in the neighborhood of Pacific Heights between the streets of Washington, Sacramento, Gough, and Laguna.
0.6 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Haas-Lilienthal House, San Francisco
17 min walk • The Haas–Lilienthal House is a historic building located at 2007 Franklin Street in San Francisco, California, United States, within the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Built in 1886 for William and Bertha Haas, it survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and subsequent fire.
~1670 ftN
Synagogue, Romanesque architecture, Church
Congregation Sherith Israel, San Francisco
9 min walk • Congregation Sherith Israel is one of the oldest synagogues in the United States. It was established during California’s Gold Rush period and reflects the ambitions of early Jewish settlers to San Francisco.
~860 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema
AMC Dine-In Kabuki 8, San Francisco
5 min walk • AMC Kabuki 8 is a movie theater in the Japan Center complex in San Francisco's Japantown neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pagoda open?

Pagoda is open:

Monday 5 pm - 2 am
Tuesday 5 pm - 2 am
Wednesday 5 pm - 2 am
Thursday 5 pm - 2 am
Friday 5 pm - 2 am
Saturday 5 pm - 2 am
Sunday 5 pm - 12 am

Which popular attractions are close to Pagoda?

Nearby attractions include Japan Center, San Francisco (1 min walk), Japantown, San Francisco (1 min walk), National Japanese American Historical Society, San Francisco (2 min walk), The Fillmore, San Francisco (5 min walk).

How to get to Pagoda by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pagoda:

Bus

Geary Boulevard & Webster Street • Lines: 38 (2 min walk)
Geary Boulevard & Laguna Street • Lines: 38, 38R (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Fillmore Street & Geary Boulevard • Lines: 22 (5 min walk)

Tram

California Street & Van Ness Avenue (15 min walk)
California Street & Polk Street (17 min walk)

Light rail

Van Ness • Lines: K, N, S, T (23 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: K, N, S, T (25 min walk)

Metro

Civic Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (25 min walk)