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Little Tokyo, Los Angeles

Little Tokyo

Downtown—sample rating

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About Little Tokyo

Little Tokyo, also known as Little Tokyo Historic District, is an ethnically Japanese American district in downtown Los Angeles and the heart of the largest Japanese-American population in North America. It is the largest and most populous of only three official Japantowns in the United States, all of which are in California. Founded around the beginning of the 20th century, the area) is the cultural center for Japanese Americans in Southern California.

Best time to visit

Visit around lunch or dinner to enjoy the neighborhood's restaurants and Japanese Village Plaza.

Recommended duration

Allow about 1.5 hours (90 minutes).

Opening hours

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Open 24 hours / public neighborhood, no ticket; shops and restaurants generally open ~10am-9pm

Tickets

Free to enter — no ticket required.

Information may change — verify details before visiting.

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Nearby attractions

Nearby restaurants

  • Bavel

    $$$ · Downtown

  • Bestia

    $$$ · Downtown

  • Canter's Delicatessen

    Jewish · $$ · West Hollywood

  • Park's BBQ

    $$$ · Koreatown

  • Clifton's Republic

    $$ · Downtown

  • Dan Tana's

    Italian · $$$ · Beverly Hills

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