Little Tokyo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Los Angeles City Hall
Completed in the early 20th century, this building houses the mayor’s office and meeting chambers of the Los Angeles City Council.
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
One of the largest performing arts centers in the U.S. welcomes the Los Angeles Opera along, dance recitals and comedy acts to its auditorium.
Ahmanson Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Ahmanson Theatre during your trip to Los Angeles. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Relics of a 3rd-century Roman martyr, an impressive organ and glorious stained-glass windows are among the features of this modern masterpiece.
Japanese American National Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Japanese American National Museum during your travels in Los Angeles. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
Japanese Village Plaza
Try Japanese street snacks and purchase Hello Kitty souvenirs for your family in this spot known as the Gateway to Little Tokyo.
Activities
Los Angeles: Natural History Museum of LA Entry Ticket
Los Angeles: Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour
Long Beach: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Los Angeles: La Brea Tar Pits Museum Ticket
Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Admission Ticket
Santa Monica: Ghosts and Phantoms of the Pier Walking Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Little Tokyo
Downtown Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena and L.A. Live are top sights in Downtown Los Angeles, and you should be sure to explore the great live music. Hop aboard the metro at Pershing Square Station or Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to see more sights in the area.
Echo Park
If you're spending some time in Echo Park, Dodger Stadium and Echo Park Lake are top sights worth seeing.
Silver Lake
Lake views, live music and theatres are just a few things travellers enjoy about Silver Lake. Check out Melrose Avenue or Mattachine Steps while you're exploring the area.
Koreatown
Travellers choose Koreatown for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Wilshire - Western Station or Wilshire - Normandie Station and check out top sights like Wiltern Theatre.
Hollywood
Travellers love Hollywood for its popular shops, and you can see more of Los Angeles by jumping on the metro at Hollywood - Vine Station or Hollywood - Highland Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Palladium.
Mid City
While you're in Mid City, take in top sights like Koreatown Plaza and jump on the metro at Wilshire - Vermont Station to see more of the city.
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- Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
- Japanese American National Museum
- Japanese Village Plaza
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Dodger Stadium
- Los Angeles Convention Center
- Crypto.com Arena
- University of Southern California
- Santa Monica Beach
- Venice Beach
- SoFi Stadium
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Santa Monica Pier
- Kia Forum
- Hollywood Boulevard
- L.A. Live
- Hollywood Bowl