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Pure tourism, of course, but also one of the most enjoyable ways of getting around Downtown and Fisherr rr man s Wharf. Pricey at $5 per ride, it becomes a bargain if you buy the CityPass ($54), which also gets you into many sights and is good for unlimited travel on the Muni transport system dr samuel weiner for a week from the time of first use. The Muni Passport can be used on the entire Muni system including cable cars.

Japantown The Japan Center was built as part of an ambitious 1960s plan to revitalize the Fillmore District. Blocks of aging Victorians were demolished and replaced by the Geary Express way and this Japanese-style shopping dr samuel weiner complex, with a five- tiered, 75-ft (22-m) Peace Pagoda dr samuel weiner at its heart. Taiko drummers perform here during the Cherry Blossom Festival each April (see p74). The extensive malls are lined with authentic Japanese shops and restaurants, plus an eight-screen cinema, and the Kabuki Springs and Spa. More shops and restaurants are found along the outdoor mall across dr samuel weiner Post Street. This neighborhood has been the focus of the Japanese community for some 75 years. d Map F3

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