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🍜 Food & Drink · Japantown, San Francisco

Japantown & Japan Center Malls

Japantown & Japan Center Malls is one of our always-open picks in Japantown, San Francisco — food & drink you can enjoy most days.

Why go

Ramen, mochi, Japanese bookstores, photo booths and Peace Pagoda in one of only three remaining Japantowns in the U.S.

Insider tip

The indoor malls make it a great rainy-day food crawl.

Good to know

When is it?

Daily — check the official site for current hours.

Where is it?

Japan Center, 1737 Post St, San Francisco, CA Japantown, San Francisco.

How much does it cost?

It’s free.

Is it kid-friendly?

Yes! It’s a good pick for families and kids.

Is it good for a rainy or hot day?

Yes — it’s indoors, so it works rain or shine.

How do I get there?

It’s in Japantown, San Francisco. Use the map link for driving, transit or biking directions.

Official site: sfjapantown.org. Details can change — please confirm with the organizer before you go.

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