JAPANESE AMERICAN REMEMBRANCE TRAIL TOUR

Get an insider’s look into the enclave of family homes, shops, and the history of Seattle’s Historic Nihonmachi

ABOUT THE TOUR

Saturdays, February - April
11:30 AM - 1 PM
Begins at Wing Luke Museum
Approximately 1 mile of walking distance

In the early 1900s, Seattle’s Japantown — Nihonmachi — stretched from 4th Avenue South to 23rd Avenue South, a bustling enclave of family homes and independently owned shops, grocery stores, and entertainment venues. In the aftermath of Pearl Harbor came Executive Order 9066 in 1942, which forced all persons of Japanese ancestry into concentration camps – Nihonmachi never fully recovered. This walking tour takes visitors through the past and present Japantown/Nihonmachi.

PRICES

ADULTS: $24.95

SENIORS (62+): $21.95

STUDENTS (13-18 or with ID): $18.95

YOUTH (5-12): $16.95

CHILD: FREE

All sales are final and non-refundable.

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TOUR DATES

General Admission is included with Tour Tickets.

Dates will be announced in 2025! Please check back for more information.

If scheduling for a private group tour of 10 or more, please reach out to tours@wingluke.org with at least 2 weeks advanced notice.

Please be sure to print your tickets or bring your email confirmation to enable a quick check-in process at the admissions desk.

SAFETY & ACCESSIBILITY

The health and safety of our supporters, volunteers, staff, and the community at large are of the utmost importance. Masks are optional but encouraged. Free masks are available you may ask your guide for one at the start of the tour if you prefer to wear one.

  • Travel distance? This tour covers approximately 1 mile of travel on city sidewalks with elevation changes and indoors in a historic building.

  • Wheelchair accessible? There is elevator access; however, some spaces will require one step down to access.

  • Restrooms? All gender restrooms available onsite at Wing Luke Museum

  • Assistive Listening Devices? Yes

  • Capacity? 15 people per tour

For more information or concerns about walking accessibility, please send us an email:

PRIVATE GROUP TOURS

To schedule a private group visit of 10 or more people and to request accommodations please contact our Tours Department at tours@wingluke.org

EXPLORE NIHONMACHI

SELF-GUIDED TOUR

Don’t wait for the next Walking Tour, explore the Trail with a downloadable map or an interactive digital map

NIHONMACHI ALLEY

The Nihonmachi Alley Exhibit is an always open public art space highlighting the history of Japantown

HAI! JAPANTOWN

Each summer, Nihonmachi celebrates with a block party and weeklong family fun events, pop-ups, live music, and performances!