1/29/2023 Historical Walking Tour of San Francisco Japantown (in Japanese)

1765 Post Street,San Francisco CA 94115

29 January, 2023

Description

5 Interesting Facts About San Francisco Japantown There are only 3 remaining Japantown's in the US (others are in San Jose and Los Angeles).San Francisco Japantown is the largest and the oldest Japanese district in the US.The first Japanese arrived in San Francisco in 1869 and opened Japanese shops, restaurants, shrines, and temples.Kinmon Gakuen and the Japanese YWCA, dating back to the pre-war era, are the only pre-war buildings that continue to operate today.The only figures that decorate benches along Osaka Way/Buchanan Mall were designed by Ruth Asawa together with local children.TOUR DETAILS*This tour will be conducted in Japanese.Dates: Sunday, January 29; Sunday, February 26; Saturday, March 18, 2023Time: 11 am to 12 pmStart Location: Entrance of West Mall at Peace Plaza, 1737 Post Street between Laguna & Webster (parking available at the Japan Center Garage)Suggested Donation: Adult $10, Student (ages 10-17) $5, Family of 4 or more, $30. Please make your donation on the bottom of the landing page at www.japantowntaskforce.org