Japantown, San Francisco

Name: Japantown
Address: San Francisco, United States
Telephone: +1 415 567 4573

#449 among attractions in San Francisco

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Facts and practical information

Japantown is a neighborhood in the Western Addition district of San Francisco, California. ()

Alternative names: Area: 23.04 acres (0.036 mi²)Coordinates: 37°47'8"N, 122°25'48"W

Address

Northwest San Francisco (Japantown)San Francisco United States

Contact

+1 415 567 4573

Website

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Day trips

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

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

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 miE
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.
~1550 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.
~1050 ftSW
Theater
The Fillmore, San Francisco
6 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.
~180 ftS
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.
~180 ftS
Pagoda, Spiritual, Buddhist architecture
Pagoda, San Francisco
1 min walk • The San Francisco Peace Pagoda is a five-tiered concrete stupa between Post and Geary Streets at Buchanan in San Francisco's Nihonmachi.
0.6 miNW
Church
Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco
15 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.
0.4 miN
Green space for picnics and scenic views
Lafayette Park, San Francisco
11 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
16 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.
~1500 ftNW
Synagogue, Romanesque architecture, Church
Congregation Sherith Israel, San Francisco
8 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.
0.6 miNE
Museum
Academy of Art University Automobile Museum, San Francisco
16 min walk • The Academy of Art University Automobile Museum is a non-profit museum located in San Francisco, California. The museum serves both as a conservator of automotive history and as a tool for students in the industrial design department at the Academy of Art University, particularly those in the Automotive Restoration program.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Japantown?

Nearby attractions include National Japanese American Historical Society, San Francisco (1 min walk), Japan Center, San Francisco (1 min walk), Pagoda, San Francisco (1 min walk), Bush Street Temple, San Francisco (5 min walk).

How to get to Japantown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Japantown:

Bus

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

Trolleybus

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

Tram

California Street & Van Ness Avenue (15 min walk)
California Street & Polk Street (16 min walk)

Light rail

Van Ness • Lines: K, N, S, T (24 min walk)
Civic Center • Lines: K, N, S, T (25 min walk)

Metro

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