Fillmore District Tours

It’s perfectly paced, and there were times when you could pause and explore the spots she covered more in-depth.

I know my grandparents, my father (he was 6) and his younger brother lived in San Francisco before they were interned, first at Tanforan horse track and then Topaz, Utah.I know Japantown is no where near as large as it was before WWII so the odds that I walked anywhere where my grandparents would have are slim, save perhaps the gate next to the Japanese Language School. Apparently through this gate was a location where Japanese reported for internment. I couldn't help but wonder if this was the one place where my family also stood those many decades ago.The author/narrator of the two did an excellent job. All of the sites she spoke about are still in existence. It was almost surreal to be standing in so many places of history, surrounded by many people who were oblivious as to the life and lives that preceded their own presence.This tour was fascinating. I highly recommend it for anyone.

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!