Once upon a time, Japanese culture was no longer unique in the world. There were only three Japanese towns in the United States, which symbolized the power of the diaspora, and Japantown in San Francisco was one of them.Japantown covers an area of 5 acres and is located west of San Francisco's Downtown. It was born 100 years ago. During this period, it experienced many migrations. In 1968, in order to further promote Japanese culture and industry, it officially took root here and formed the scale it is today.
(The picture shows the center of Japantown is the "Peace of Peace", which is also the background of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival)
Although it is not as popular as Chinatown in the pink series, it does make people feel the beauty of Japanese culture in a condensed form-the peace dove is lazy, the cherry blossom season is fresh and blooming, and the decoration is simple and traditional. Because of the sightseeing content Most of them are indoors, even in rainy days.Whether it is the Cherry Blossom Festival in April, the Soybean & Tofu Festival in June, or the Nihonmachi Nihonmachi Street Market in August, Japantown has given unlimited vitality.
If you come for trips, then Japantown must be listed in your must-see attractions.The team will take you around today to see how you can spend 36 hours in Japantown without getting tired, and see what other delicacies you must not miss~
⊱Friday⊰
Afternoon Leisure Cafe| 5pm
YakiniQ Cafe
(Picture fromYelp）
Whether it's food details or store decoration, this shop has taken a lot of care ~The store provides free wifi, so you can see many students and freelancers studying and working here.There are many interesting games on the bookcase at the rear, and you can order some small things while enjoying the leisure time in the afternoon.Especially recommended SWEET POTATO LATTE with rose macaron, you can also take a piece of tiramisu when leaving
Address:1640 Post St, SF-94115
Business Hour:
Sun-Thu: 9 am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 9 am-10pm
Barbecue meal | 7pm
YakiniQ BBQ
(Picture fromYelp）
It is definitely a pleasure to eat a lot of meat with close friends every weekend. After introducing Yakini Q Cafe, Yakini on the second floor is also a good dinner choice. All you can eatWhy do Korean barbecue restaurants open in Japantown? It may be because there is no Koreatown in the urban area (haha ~) It is worth mentioning beef tendon meat, pork belly and beef tongue are fresher, steamed egg porridge is also right for the stomach, the atmosphere of the shop is suitable for people who like lively food, etc. It is inevitable.
Address:1640 Post St, SF-94115
Business Hour:
Mon-Thu: 5 pm-12am
Fri: 5pm-1am
Sat: 4pm-1am
Sun: 4 pm-11pm
Cocktail night | 11pm
Festa Wine & Cocktail Lounge
People who say that the quiet and boring nights in Japantown must not have explored the lively appearance of an izakaya or karaoke, exhausting themselves exhausted in the Lounge Bar and talking with the three friends. During the weekend, you can relax and try festa-specific cocktails, and the indoor concert stage ("Public-karaoke-on-a-stag") provides a better atmosphere for friends who like singing, everyone can compare Go down.
Address:Kinokuniya Building | 1825A Post St, Ste 210, SF-94115
Business hours:
Sun-Thu: 7:30 pm-2am
Fri-Sat: 7:30 pm-1am
⊱Saturday⊰
Fresh dessert | 10am (Market&Bakery)
One of the must-eat shops — Yasukochi's Sweet Stop Xiangrong Bakery
The owner is a kind Japanese grandmother who has been running this shop with her heart. She always enthusiastically recommends Yasukochi's various main products, the most popular Coffee Crunch Cake, Strawberry Napoleon, and the Swiss roll coated with thick cream. Home to Yasukochi"Sweets to Eat Before You Die "praise.
Address:1790 Sutter St, SF-94115
Business hours:
Tue-Sat: 10 am-5:30pm
Sun and Mon: Closed
More choices: Jane on Fillmore, Benkyodo Co, B Patisserie, Mr Holmes Bakehouse, etc.
Must-eat shop XNUMX — Mitsu Teahouse Cotton Candy Milk Tea Shop
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The fragrant milk tea, paired with huge marshmallows, tastes from sea salt caramel, grapefruit to kumquat, which greatly satisfy the taste buds of consumers. Especially for friends who like to eat sweets, you can also eat Taiwanese milk, ice, tea and latte here. Mitsu is located in Peach Plaza in Japantown. Although the space is not large, you can choose to take it out or enjoy it in the courtyard inside plaza.
Address:22 Peace Plz, # 440, SF-94115
Business hours:
mon thu: 11: 30am-9: 30pm
Fri: 11:30am-10:30pm
Sat: 10 am-10:30pm
Sun: 10 am-9:30pm.
Must-eat restaurant No. XNUMX — Belly Good Cafe & Crepes/Sophie's Crepes French pancakes you can’t miss
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If you ask about dreamy snacks, the editor will definitely talk about Belly Good's French pancakes without hesitation.Even if it is Cash-only, there is always an endless stream of people in line.The seemingly casual look is actually a creative way for the store to communicate and express.Crepe, an ice cream with a constantly changing shape, is always reluctant to taste.Compared with belly good cafe, another popular sophie's crepe pays more attention to the texture of ice cream, and the crust is relatively crisper.
Belly Good Cafe & Crepes
Address:1737 Post St, # 393, SF-94115
Business hours:
Sun-Thu: 11:30am-8pm
Fri-Sat: 11:30am-9pm
Sophie's Crepes
Address:1581 Webster St, SF-94115
Business hours:
Sun: 11 am-9pm
Mon: Closed
Tue-Thu: 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 12am-10pm
stop-and-go | 11am
One of the must-see shops — Ichiban Kan Japanese-style grocery store / Daiso 1.5 grocery store
Ichiban Kan is a Japanese grocery store with a wide range of daily necessities and Japanese confectionery cookies.Downstairs is Daiso Japan. Most of the products are at the same price ($1.5). There are many exquisite bowls and daily necessities of various sizes, all at a reasonable price.
Ichiban Kan
Address:East Mall 22 Peace Plaza, Ste 540, SF-94115
Business hours:10am-8pm
Daiso Japan
Address:22 Peace Plaza, Ste 400, SF-94115
Business hours:
Sun-Thu: 10am-8pm
Fri-Sat: 10am-9pm
Must-Visit Shop No. XNUMX — Kinokuniya Boostore
Located on the second floor of Kinokuniya mall, you can see hundreds of popular Japanese newspapers and magazines and interesting gadgets.
地点:1581 Webster St, SF-94115
Business hours:10:30am-8pm
Web page:stampHere
Must-Visit Shop No. XNUMX — Maido Stationery
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Stationery controlled heaven! Various styles of large and small notebooks and notebooks are neatly displayed, and it is one of the few overseas distributors of Hobonichi notebooks. Not to mention the pen, Mitsubishi, Pilot, Zebra, Lamy and other famous brands can be bought! The price is slightly higher, but the stationery controllers all know that Japanese stationery is one point price and one point, which is beautiful and practical.
地点:1581 Webster St, Suite 218, SF-94115
Business hours:
Sun-Thu: 10: 30 am-8pm
Fri-Sat: 1030am-6pm
Web page:stampHere
Must-Visit Shop No. XNUMX — Pika Pika Studio
Located opposite the Kijoku Bookstore, it records everyone's appearance in the most adorable way.
地点:1581 Webster St, 2nd Fl, SF-94115
Competition for Japanese Ramen | 1pm
When you come to Japantown, it's always fascinating to see the food samples on the display cabinets in front of every restaurant in Kintetsu Mall. Every kind looks so tempting. However, the cruel personal experience made the editor have to remind here carefully that the taste varies from person to person, and be careful to step on the mine. Here, I recommend some restaurants that I think are a little bit special for your reference.
Takara Japanese Restaurant
TakaraThe menus at noon and night are not the same. There are commercial lunches at noon, and the noon set is cheaper. The menus at night are more expensive. There are delicious set meals and warm towels before meals. Meal set menu includes steamed bowl and miso soup ~
地点:22 Peace Plz, Ste 505, SF-94115
Business hours:
11:30am-2pm
5: 30pm-9: 30pm
Web page:stampHere
Yamadaya ramen
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Ramen Yamadaya, which recently expanded its territory from Los Angeles to Northern California, is located on the second floor on the street outside Japan Center. This Kyushu tonkotsu ramen noodle chain is famous in Nanjia and specializes in fine noodles.
Address:1728 Buchanan St, SF-94115
Business hours:
Mon-Fri: 11:30am-3pm
5:30 pm-10pm
Sat-Sun: 11: 30 am-10pm
Web page:stampHere
On the Bridge
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Different from traditional Japanese food, here are Hawaiian Japanese specialties Loco Moco and Hamburger sizzle plate. Here you can try innovative Japanese food or meat lovers.
Address:1581 Webster St, Ste 205, SF-94115
Business hours:11:30am-10pm
pastime | 4pm (Message&Spa)
Find a lazy weekend afternoon and give yourself some time to relax, cozy and comfortable.
Here, I have selected two famous shops for your reference:
Fuji Shiatsu
地点:1721 Buchanan St, SF-94115 Located on the street outside Japan Center
Business hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am-7pm
Sat-Sun: 8:30am-6:30pm
Arty Hair Salon
location : 1680 Post St #G, SF-94115
Business hours:9:30am-6pm
Sushi main | 7pm
KAPPA Japanese Restaurant
(Picture fromYelp）
Large and small Japanese materials are distributed in Japantown. The most famous one is Kappa Japanese Restaurant. Kappa is basically quasi-kaise cuisine, with delicate tableware and well-placed dishes. The shop can seat about 10-15 people in total. An old couple has no waiter, only one menu, 8 dishes. Because the shop is small, it is recommended to make an appointment in advance.
Business hours:
Mon-Sat: 6 pm-9pm
Sun: Closed
Address:1700 Post St, SF-94115
网站:stampHere
⊱Sunday⊰
Early morning cruise | 11am
Fillmore Shop
It is said that The Fillmore) It used to be the home base of emerging bands in San Francisco in the XNUMXs. “Any qualified hippie has seen Jefferson Airplane or The Grateful Dead” Fillmore, which is only a street away from Japantown, even if you don’t aim for luxury shopping, you can also stroll around Fillmore’s colorful and exquisite gifts, clothing and home life In the shop, you can also enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of San Francisco when you choose a coffee or brunch seat.
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