Japanese Village Plaza Mall

The Japanese Village Plaza, a pedestrian square in the heart of Little Tokyo

In the heart of Little Tokyo, the Japanese Village Plaza is an open-air pedestrian square that combines a shopping gallery and a Japanese-inspired setting. For a moment, you would think you had gone to Japan. The Los Angeles audio-guided tour stops here to savour the atmosphere of this colourful and lively place, a showcase of Japanese culture in Los Angeles.

A Japanese cultural oasis

Located at the entrance of the Little Tokyo district, the Japanese Village Plaza is conceived as a cultural oasis, offering an immersive experience of Japanese culture. Here you find shops, restaurants and pastry shops, in a setting evoking a traditional village. The square has become one of the living hearts of the district, a meeting point and a gateway to Little Tokyo.

What to see

You wander here between stalls, restaurants and shops of Japanese specialities, in a colourful and exotic setting. The square is ideal for tasting Japanese cuisine, doing some shopping or simply soaking up the atmosphere of Little Tokyo. It is a convivial and accessible stop, perfect for entering the world of the Japanese district of Los Angeles.

Practical information

The Japanese Village Plaza lies in Little Tokyo, in Downtown Los Angeles, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is an open-air pedestrian square, freely accessible; the shops and restaurants each have their own hours. On the level, it is easily explored, in a family-friendly, lively atmosphere.

What is the Japanese Village Plaza?

It is an open-air pedestrian square of Little Tokyo, blending shops, restaurants and a Japanese-inspired setting, a true cultural oasis of the district.

What is there to do at the Japanese Village Plaza?

Taste Japanese cuisine, shop in the specialty stores and soak up the atmosphere of Little Tokyo, in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.