San Francisco's Japantown

by Valerie L - 26 Reviews - 20 Lists

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Updated: November 19, 2009

For such tiny neighborhood (only a few blocks), San Francisco's Japantown is home to an impressive number of restaurants, markets and indoor shopping malls. Here is my guide to what Japantown has to offer!

On this page:Japantown: Eat, Japantown: Indulge, Japantown: Stay, Japantown: Relax, Japantown: Shop, shop, shop!.

Japantown: Eat

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Takara
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    22 Peace Plz Ste 202, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

    San Francisco's Japantown is chuck full of dining choices and this spot is a neighborhood favorite.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Nijiya Market
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    1737 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

    Tools and ingredients for preparing an authentic Japanese meal can be found here.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sapporo-Ya Japanese Restaurant
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    1581 Webster St Ste 202, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

    If you are looking for something to eat while visiting San Francisco's Japantown, I recommend Sapporo-ya.

Japantown: Indulge

  1. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sophie's Crepes
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    1581 Webster St Ste 275, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

    Mmm, a crepe with Nutella, vanilla ice cream and strawberries sure sounds good! And if that doesn't spoil your appetite, this Japantown creperie also offers non-sweet options.

Japantown: Stay

  1. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Hotel Tomo
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    1800 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

    This trendy Japantown hotel rocks decor inspired by modern Japanese culture.

  2. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Hotel Kabuki
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    1625 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

    With its prime Japantown location and unique blend of Eastern and Western influences, Hotel Kabuki offers a calm and serene ambiance.

Japantown: Relax

  1. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Kabuki Springs & Spa
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    1750 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

    At this Japantown sanctuary, nirvana is attained for less than the cost of a good sushi dinner.

  2. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Imperial Spa
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    1875 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

Japantown: Shop, shop, shop!

  1. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Japan Center
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    1625 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

    You'll find everything from Japanese food to stores and massage therapists at this underground shopping mall.