Japantown
San Francisco
One of only three remaining Japantowns in the U.S., centered around the Japan Center mall and Peace Plaza. Ramen shops, izakayas, anime stores, and cherry blossom festivals preserve a distinct cultural identity.
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Japantown in New York City
View all matches →Chinatown is a strong match for Japantown. Both neighborhoods share historic character and local authenticity.
Japantown in Tokyo
View all matches →Asakusa is a strong match for Japantown. Both neighborhoods share arts and culture and dining scene.
Japantown in Paris
View all matches →Opéra / Grands Boulevards is a reasonable match for Japantown. Both neighborhoods share dining scene and historic character. though Japantown has more local authenticity.
Japantown in Los Angeles
View all matches →Little Tokyo is a strong match for Japantown. Both neighborhoods share historic character and local authenticity.
Japantown in Berlin
View all matches →Mitte is a reasonable match for Japantown. Both neighborhoods share dining scene and historic character. though Japantown has more local authenticity.
Japantown in London
View all matches →Notting Hill is a reasonable match for Japantown. Both neighborhoods share food diversity and historic character. though Japantown has more local authenticity.
Japantown in Mexico City
View all matches →Centro Histórico is a reasonable match for Japantown. Both neighborhoods share local authenticity and cost level. though Japantown has more dining scene.
Japantown in Barcelona
View all matches →Gràcia is a reasonable match for Japantown. Both neighborhoods share food diversity and local authenticity. though Gràcia has more local charm.
Japantown in Chicago
View all matches →Chinatown is a strong match for Japantown. Both neighborhoods share dining scene and tourist presence.
Japantown in Austin
View all matches →Clarksville is a reasonable match for Japantown. Both neighborhoods share arts and culture and local authenticity. though Clarksville has more nighttime safety.
Japantown in Washington D.C.
View all matches →Penn Quarter is a reasonable match for Japantown. Both neighborhoods share dining scene and historic character. though Penn Quarter has more modern development.
Japantown in Raleigh
View all matches →Warehouse District is a reasonable match for Japantown. Both neighborhoods share cost level and dining scene. though Warehouse District has more creative class.
Japantown in Tampa Bay
View all matches →Ybor City is a reasonable match for Japantown. Both neighborhoods share walkability and food diversity. though Japantown has more local authenticity.