Mark Friday, July 10: Japantown Now! Walking Tours is an 18+ ghost tour at Japanese Cultural District Visitor Center in San Francisco, CA, starting at 11:30 AM. Tickets are listed at free to $33.85. Guests must be 18 or older.
Friday, July 10 · 11:30 AM – Friday, November 13
UTC-07:00Japanese Cultural District Visitor Center | San Francisco, CA
TicketsUSD 0.00 to USD 33.85
Explore the neighborhood through a fresh lens—learning fun facts, uncovering hidden gems, and discovering the people, places, and community organizations that keep San Francisco Japantown vibrant.
Along the way, we'll visit the Japan Center East and West Malls, Osaka Way, the merchant corridors along Post, Laguna, and Sutter streets while hearing stories about local businesses, cultural landmarks, seasonal events, and community life. At the Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center where the tour begins and ends, receive recommendations for shopping, dining, and experiences to enjoy during your day in Japantown.
General Admission: $30 + fees. For all guests 18 years and older.
Community Rate: $15 + fees. For San Francisco residents, students 10 years and older, seniors 65 years and older, and Japantown Task Force/Japantown Cultural District newsletter subscribers. We ask guests to select this ticket using an honor system as part of our mission to make Japantown's history and culture accessible.
Children under 10 years old: FREE, however, please RSVP.
Group Rate / Special Workshops: We offer discounted group rates and special workshops (e.g. origami) for qualifying bookings (e.g. large groups, schools, organizations). Please contact us before purchasing tickets to discuss your group size and available pricing. Email: [email protected]
Gratuity is optional.
Tour Length: 1 hour.
Meeting Place: Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center, Japan Center EAST Mall, 2nd Floor, 1737 Post St. The tour will begin and conclude here.
Accessibility: Uneven cobblestones along Osaka Way can be challenging for individuals with walking aids. The route is mostly flat with slight hills. There is elevator access to the Visitor Center, located on the second floor of the Japan Center East Mall. Let us know if you or a member of your party require accomodations.
Learn more about Japantown Cultural District and our mission and subscribe to JTF's monthly newsletter for additional updates on Japantown SF events. Questions? Contact Community Outreach Lead Seba Chang, [email protected]
This activity is funded, in part, by the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development San Francisco Cultural Districts Program, City and County of San Francisco.
Japanese Cultural District Visitor Center, Japan Center EAST Mall 2nd Floor, San Francisco, United States
Japantown Task Force
It is on Friday, July 10, 2026, starting at 11:30 AM.
It takes place at Japanese Cultural District Visitor Center, Japan Center EAST Mall 2nd Floor, San Francisco, United States.
Tickets are listed at free to $33.85. Prices can change, so check the ticket page for the latest.
Yes. The listing says guests must be 18 or older.
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