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Japantown Peace Plaza

Japantown

Pink cherry blossoms frame the Peace Pagoda each spring, creating a photogenic cultural hub where you can explore 16 history signs, browse two-story bookstores, and fuel up on ramen before the blooms fade.

Spring blooms
Self-guided history tour
Sister city pagoda
Cultural hub

Tips

🇯🇵"like actually being in Japan, a MUST visit"
📜16 history signs tell Japantown's story from 1906 to today
📸the pagoda makes a perfect photo backdrop

Japantown Peace Plaza

1610 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

+1 415-567-4573

sfjapantown.org

Upcoming at Japantown Peace Plaza

Saturday, Jun 13
Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival 2026

Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival 2026

June 13 at 11am

A dancing tofu mascot leads the charge at this quirky Japanese food festival celebrating all things soybean. Expect art, music, and endless ways to eat your soy — from silky tofu to crispy tempura.

Friday, Jun 19
Japan Day 2026 Free Summer Cultural Festival

Japan Day 2026 Free Summer Cultural Festival

June 19 at 12pm

Feel the thunder of taiko drums and watch dancers swirl through traditional awa odori at this free outdoor celebration of Japanese arts. From Okinawan drumming to karate demos and shamisen strings, the stage comes alive with energy.

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