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Food, History, and Resistance: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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San Francisco, US
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Join the captivating self-guided audio tour of San Francisco's historic Japantown and immerse yourself in its food, history, and resistance. Led by Japanese-American local Kristin Eriko Posner, this tour unveils the lesser-known stories that shaped the neighborhood's unique culture and landscape. Discover the secrets hidden behind the tantalizing dishes and explore the oldest Japantown in the U.S. at your own pace. With the VoiceMap mobile app, the tour seamlessly synchronizes with your smartphone's GPS, ensuring the audio plays automatically at the right time and place. Whether you're a food enthusiast or a history buff, this 50 to 60-minute adventure holds something extraordinary for everyone. Start your journey under the iconic red torii gate at Sutter and Buchanan Streets and unlock the vibrant narratives woven within the streets and alleys of Japantown. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this captivating fusion of food, culture, and resistance.

About this experience

  • Non Refundable There is no return, refund or cancellation possible with this product
  • 50 minutes - 1 hours
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Small Group Tour
  • & Audio GuidedSelf Guided Experience
  • Explore the historic Japantown at your own pace
  • Discover the little-known stories that shaped the food, culture, and landscape
  • Experience the traditional Japanese confection of manju
  • Step into the jazz scene of Bop City
  • Uncover the rich history of San Francisco's black community
  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to 'Food, History and Resistance in Japantown' tour
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/drinks
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

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Introduction

Immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, and flavors of San Francisco's historic Japantown with the captivating self-guided audio tour called "Food, History, and Resistance." As you explore this vibrant neighborhood, Japanese-American local Kristin Eriko Posner will be your virtual guide, unveiling fascinating stories about how history shaped the food, culture, and landscape of the oldest Japantown in the U.S. This interactive experience allows you to discover hidden gems and gain insights into the community's past and present.

What to expect?

During this 50 to 60-minute self-guided audio tour, you can anticipate a journey filled with intriguing tales and culinary delights. As you wander through Japantown, you will learn about more than just the famous ramen and sushi. Discover the untold stories that give this neighborhood its unique character and understand the vibrant history that resides in each corner. Through the immersive narration, you will gain a deeper appreciation for Japanese culture, traditions, and the impact of resistance movements.

Who is this for?

This self-guided audio tour is designed for curious individuals of all ages who are eager to explore and soak up the rich cultural heritage of Japantown. History enthusiasts, food lovers, and travel aficionados will find delight in this experience. Whether you're a solo traveler or visiting with friends and family, this tour offers an inclusive and enlightening journey for everyone.

Why book this?

Embark on this self-guided tour and experience the perfect blend of captivating storytelling, cultural exploration, and culinary adventure. Gain insider knowledge from a Japanese-American local and uncover hidden gems that most visitors never even stumble upon. The flexibility of this self-guided tour allows you to explore at your own pace, making it ideal for those seeking an immersive and personalized experience. With the VoiceMap mobile app, which functions offline, you can start, pause, or restart the audio as you please, ensuring a seamless and convenient tour.

Good to know

Remember to meet at the designated starting point under the red torii gate at Sutter and Buchanan Streets. Prior to arrival, download the VoiceMap app and use the provided code on your ticket. This way, you'll have access to the audio tour, which automatically plays through your smartphone's GPS. The tour operates between 10:30am to 3:30pm from Wednesday to Saturday when all local businesses are open. However, feel free to take the tour at any time and on any day as most stops remain open until 6pm. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich sights, sounds, and tastes of Japantown.

Reviews

Visitors who have embarked on this self-guided audio tour have universally praised the captivating stories shared by Kristin Eriko Posner. They commend the tour for providing a comprehensive and immersive experience, allowing them to explore the neighborhood at their own pace while gaining unique insights. Travelers have expressed their appreciation for discovering lesser-known aspects of Japantown, which have enhanced their understanding of the rich cultural heritage and resistance history. Overall, visitors have reported immense satisfaction with this self-guided audio tour, describing it as an enlightening and enjoyable way to connect with the fascinating world of Japantown.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Your Itinerary

Japantown

(Pass by)

While there are many great restaurants, there’s just so much more to Japantown than ramen and sushi. There are stories here that so many don’t know - stories you might never know unless you were part of the community.

Benkyodo

(Pass by)

Benkyodo is one of only three traditional Japanese manju makers remaining in the US. The others are in each of the other two remaining Japantowns in Los Angeles and San Jose. Manju is a traditional Japanese confection, traditionally filled with sweet bean paste and wrapped with mochi, a glutinous rice that is pounded down into a sticky, gooey, delicious mass.

Fillmore Street

(Pass by)

Bop City at 1712 Fillmore Street became the place to play after hours. Anyone who was anyone in jazz played here: John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, Miles Davis and Duke Ellington to name a few. In the 1940’s San Francisco’s black community grew immensely and Fillmore Street was dubbed the Harlem of the West.

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D7940GCtheresaa

i love how accurate her descriptions were. we went at our own pace and there was so much more i learned about Jtown than i knew. specifically the Jewish synagogue and Jazz/blues movement

Marisa0007

Narrator is very easy to listen to and felt like she was with me. Paced perfectly. Very informative, I will definately try other tours in the series if they are all this good

nikki300

I'm a local, and really enjoyed this audio tour! Some visitors recently asked me to give them a tour of Japantown, and while I was familiar with many of the shops and restaurants, I realized I wasn't very familiar with the history of Japantown. Kristin's tour provided a lot of great and interesting facts that I wasn't aware of, and has given me a whole new and better perspective of the community. I highly recommend this tour to others!

Diana T

Even though I lived in San Francisco for years and visited Japantown quite frequently, I learned so many interesting facts on this tour, I only wish I had known about these hidden gems earlier! Kristin's approach to Japantown will absolutely give anyone, be it a tourist or local, a new appreciation of the cross-cultural history within this old neighborhood. Her overall tour guide approach feels comforting and familiar, and her warmth in providing history and a backstory is what sets this walk apart from others. Even if she's not in front of you, you feel like she is, and like you're being led around the city by an old friend. The tour also allows time to go stop into old shops and institutions along the way, so be sure to take advantage of that! This walking tour also feels more timely in the way that stories about other communities and understanding shared history is vital, and sometimes a thing we forget about. From the Fillmore district to the Jewish presence to Japanese American artists, this neighborhood tour will open your eyes to seeing Japantown much more than just a place for getting food or going to the movie theater. Highly recommend it, for any time of the year!

RPR_traveler

Kristin’s tour is awesome - for visitors and locals alike. She provides a special personal touch as she shares both the unique history and modern excitement of SF’s Japantown, including her own personal stories to make it more memorable. The food stops along the way are hidden gems of this city. Now anytime I have a visitor in town, I make sure to take them too. I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in history and food!

ben_meatball

I loved being guided around the neighborhood with this app! You can do it at your own pace. The stories on the tour were really immersive. I’m a local, and saw so many cool spots that gave me a new perspective on Japantown.

396asn

A wonderful audio tour if you’re visiting or are a member of the local community. Kristin’s soothing and gentle voice is the perfect guide through Japantown. With so much history to be shared and exciting spots to discover, Kristin captures this perfectly as you can see all of the spots where the unique history of San Francisco’s Japantown took place. This tour will guide you through the rich stories of families that have lived there for generations, and points out key locations and moments of this community. Kristin also incorporates some wonderful food spots on this tour which makes it all the more enjoyable! I highly recommend this tour for anyone who is visiting or interested in one of the remaining cultural communities of the city!

Lydie L

Accueil très chaleureux avec des serveurs parlant français. Portions généreuses dans des tapas très originales et excellentes
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-18 16:14
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