San Francisco Peace Pagoda, Concrete pagoda in Japantown, San Francisco, United States
The five-tiered concrete stupa stands between Post and Geary Streets at Buchanan Street, featuring copper-clad conical roofs that decrease in size toward the top.
Japanese architect Yoshiro Taniguchi designed this structure, which opened in 1968 as a gift from San Francisco's sister city Osaka to strengthen international relations.
The pagoda represents the connection between Japanese and American communities, serving as a central point for celebrations including the Cherry Blossom Festival.
The Peace Plaza surrounding the pagoda spans 160 by 197 feet, offering benches, water fountains, and an underground parking facility for visitors.
Twelve vertical reinforced concrete pillars support the structure, while the first story contains mother-of-pearl decorations and cultured pearls from Japan.
Location: Japantown
GPS coordinates: 37.78510,-122.43000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:46
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