Things to Do in Japantown, San Francisco A variety of restaurants, shops, and cultural activities, with the Kabuki 8-screen movie theater and Kabuki Springs nearby. Fillmore Street, known for its dining and shopping, is just a couple of blocks away.
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Pearl Spa ★ 4.8 · 627
A spa facility offering body scrubs, massages, and facials, known for its amenities including a jacuzzi, cold plunge, dry sauna, steam sauna, clay room, and salt room.
Every day 6:45 AM – 7:45 PM
Japan Center Malls ★ 4.5 · 6.9k
Quirky hub for adult & kids' clothing, jewelry, backpacks, stationery & toys by Japanese brands.
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 11 PM
Sun 8:30 AM – 10 PM
Asakichi, Arts, & Tea Ceremony Store
Retailer specializing in Japanese imports, including antiques, tea kettles, kimonos, paper & more.
Mon 11 AM – 6 PM
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
Soko Hardware ★ 4.5 · 144
Bi-level, family-owned resource for hardware & Japanese gardening, woodworking & cooking supplies.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Peace Pagoda ★ 4.3 · 152
Concrete 5-tiered stupa presented to the city from Osaka in 1968 as a symbol of unity & peace.
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun 12 AM – 12 AM
New People ★ 4.6 · 137· $$
Venue known as the J-Pop Center offers 5 levels of Japanese clothing, anime, manga, snacks & movies.
Mon 12 PM – 5 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 12 PM – 5 PM
Sat 12 PM – 5 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM
Paper Tree ★ 4.8 · 180
Elegant Japanese paper products for origami, Asian-inspired stationery & paper-folding classes.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 5 PM
Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun 11 AM – 6 PM
Katsura Garden
Long-running Japanese garden center known for its bonsai selection, related supplies & florals.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 6 PM
Festa Karaoke Lounge ★ 4.3 · 232· $10–20
80,000 songs are available in 5 languages at this intimate karaoke bar with wine, sake & cocktails.
Every day 6:30 PM – 2 AM Where to eat & drink in Japantown
Philmore Creamery ★ 4.8 · 669· $
Husband-wife team scooping small-batch sorbet & gelato with organic dairy & fruit in casual digs.
Mon 12 PM – 5 PM
Tue–Fri 12 PM – 10 PM
Sat 12 PM – 10 PM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM
Mochill ★ 4.7 · 431· $1–10
Customers line up at this to-go counter serving photo-worthy mochi donuts in playful flavors.
Every day 11 AM – 7 PM
The Social Study ★ 4.5 · 662· $10–20
Hip, brick-walled spot for gourmet coffee & pastries by day & wine & craft beer by night, plus DJs.
Mon 5 PM – 10 PM
Tue–Wed 1 PM – 10 PM
Thu 1 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri 1 PM – 11 PM
Sat 1 PM – 11 PM
Sun 1 PM – 10 PM · $$$$
Chefs Serena and David Fisher cook with confidence at this intimate tasting menu restaurant.
· $100+
This sleek retreat located within Hotel Kabuki delivers a one-two punch with a dramatic setting and accomplished cooking.
Mon–Thu 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Fri 5:30 PM – 9:15 PM
Sat 5:30 PM – 9:15 PM
Sun 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Udon Mugizo - SF ★ 4.7 · 2.3k· $20–30
Simply decorated Japanese noodle specialist serves up a menu of udon, tempura & mochi.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9 PM
Daeho Kalbijim & Beef Soup ★ 4.6 · 1.5k· $30–70 per person
Diners line up for big portions of Korean barbecue at this contemporary lunch & dinner venue.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 9 PM
Sun 10:30 AM – 9 PM Planning time in Japantown?
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