Japantown Peace Plaza

Located in Japantown, the Peace Plaza was created and donated in the mid-1960s as a gift from Osaka, San Francisco's sister city in Japan. It was inspired by a series of pagodas that exists in Japan's ancient capital, Nara, and is a symbol of goodwill and friendship. The "eternal flame" monument, as well as other elements within the plaza, add to the historical and cultural ambiance of the plaza, and is the reason why the Peace Plaza is host to many community celebrations such as the Cherry Blossom Festival, Nihonmachi Street Fair, the Summer Obon Festival, and the Year-End Festival.

Address

Post Street and Buchanan Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Fees

The fees apply to daily rates for commercial or non-profit 501(c)3 entities. This does not include additional fees that may be required for your event, such as amplified sound, application fee, staffing, or permits required from other agencies.

AreaCommercial FeesNon-Profit
Japantown Peace Plaza$1,875$939


Capacity

1,400

Restrooms

Available

Parking

Underground Parking Structure

Hours

  • Amplified Sound-Weekdays: Noon to 1:30 p.m.; 2 Hours Between 5 and 9 p.m.
  • Amplified Sound-Weekends: 2 Hours Between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
  • Set-Up and Take Down Hours: Vary Depending on the Event

Acreage

0.62

Power

Available

Dimensioned Map

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