San Francisco Japantown Tours and Activities

Download this self-guided audio tour for an independent exploration of San Francisco's historic Japantown. You can travel at your own pace with your private group, stopping and starting the tour whenever you like. The narrator will share little-known stories about the food, culture, and history of the neighborhood; best taken between 10:30am and 3:30pm, Wednesdays through Saturdays, to ensure that the businesses and other stops are open.

Experience the best San Francisco attractions. Private tour just for your party. Luxury SUV, knowledgeable and courteous driver. We encourage you to customize this tour to make it as unique as possible, making it unforgettable, one in a lifetime experience.

Bring your appetite and your walking shoes for a delicious Japantown food tour. Learn about the history of this unique neighborhood in San Francisco and visit several authentic markets, restaurants, cafés, and tea houses with your gourmet guide. Discover where locals go for the best Japanese food in town, and taste six to seven samplings, from red bean ‘taiyaki’ to sweet rice ‘mochi.’

See the San Francisco sights you want to see, at a pace that suits your group. Choose from 2, 2.5 or 3-hour explorations. And yes, we stop at the Golden Gate Bridge! Our open-air convertible Jeeps fit 6 guests plus the driver guide. Recommended seating for up to 4 adults and 2 children / teens in the 3rd row seating. Our 2-hour tour covers most of the city's highlights and the Golden Gate Bridge. The 2.5-hour tour adds: A drive down Lombard Street (depending on traffic) and more time in Golden Gate Park or Ocean Beach. The 3-hour tour adds: Time for four to five more locations or a meal stop. Stops can include the Mission District Murals, views from Twin Peaks, view from Coit Tower /Telegraph Hill.