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.

Pearl SpaDay Spa
Soko HardwareHome Goods
Japan Center MallsShopping Mall

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Top things to do in Japantown

Pearl Spa
★ 4.8 · 612
Day Spa
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
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Soko Hardware
★ 4.6 · 143
Home Goods
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
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Japan Center Malls
★ 4.5 · 6.9k
Shopping Mall
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
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New People
★ 4.6 · 136
Boutique· $$
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
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Paper Tree
★ 4.8 · 178
Art Supply
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
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Katsura Garden
Specialty Store
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
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Festa Karaoke Lounge
★ 4.3 · 230
Theater· $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
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Asakichi, Arts, & Tea Ceremony Store
Antique Market
Retailer specializing in Japanese imports, including antiques, tea kettles, kimonos, paper & more.
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Where to eat & drink in Japantown

Philmore Creamery
★ 4.8 · 653
Ice Cream· $
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
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Mochill
★ 4.7 · 426
Donut Shop· $1–10
Customers line up at this to-go counter serving photo-worthy mochi donuts in playful flavors.
Every day
11 AM – 7 PM
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7 Adams
Michelin ★
Californian· $$$$
Chefs Serena and David Fisher cook with confidence at this intimate tasting menu restaurant.
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Nari
Michelin ★
Thai· $100+
This sleek retreat located within Hotel Kabuki delivers a one-two punch with a dramatic setting and accomplished cooking.
Mon–Thu
5:30 PM – 9 PM
Fri
5:30 PM – 9:15 PM
Sat
5:30 PM – 9:15 PM
Sun
5:30 PM – 9 PM
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The Social Study
★ 4.5 · 654
Café & Bakery· $10–20
Hip, brick-walled spot for gourmet coffee & pastries by day & wine & craft beer by night, plus DJs.
Mon
5 PM – 10 PM
Tue–Wed
1 PM – 10 PM
Thu
1 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri
1 PM – 11 PM
Sat
1 PM – 11 PM
Sun
1 PM – 10 PM
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Hinodeya Ramen Bar
★ 4.5 · 3.3k
Ramen· $$
Elevated ramen spot whipping up starters and dashi broth bowls in a simple, contemporary surrounding.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 10 PM
Fri
10 AM – 12 AM
Sat
10 AM – 12 AM
Sun
10 AM – 10 PM
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Marufuku Ramen
★ 4.5 · 3.0k
Ramen· $20–30
Contemporary spot for Japanese ramen (including hakata style), along with rice bowls, beer & sake.
Every day
11 AM – 10 PM
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Compton’s Coffee House
★ 4.7 · 359
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Aidan Compton left the corporate coffee world with a simple goal: quality coffee and friendly service.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 5 PM
Sat
7 AM – 6 PM
Sun
7 AM – 6 PM
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