When & Where is the festival?

◉ J-POP SUMMIT 2017
・September 9th (Sat) & 10th (Sun), 2017
・Venue: Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture
(2 Marina Boulevard, Landmark Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123 MAP)
・Schedule: To be announced soon!
・BUY TICKETS

◉ JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL OF SAN FRANCISCO
・September 1st ~ 10th, 2017
・Venue: NEW PEOPLE Cinema
(1746 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 MAP)
・For Film Festival schedule and ticket information please visit http://JFFSF.org

Related Pages:
- Ticket Page

What time does the festival start and end?

Registrations: VIP 9:30AM | General & Press 10AM

OPEN : VIP 10AM | General 11AM
CLOSE: SAT 8:30PM | SUN 9:00PM
(Registration booth close at 8PM)

Music program starts around 6PM
Food area close at 6PM
RAMEN SUMMIT Last order will be around 5:30PM
SAKE SUMMIT: 11:30AM - 3:30PM (1 hr session x 5 times)

Is there any parking around Fort Mason Center?

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- VISIT Page

Are there any accommodations and hotels available near Fort Mason Center?

Yes, Fort Mason Center is located in the Marina district, one of the most popular sightseeing spots in San Francisco. There are various hotels and inns nearby; however, room availability is limited and rates skyrocket as summer approaches, so we strongly recommend booking as soon as possible. See HOTEL MAP

Are pets allowed at Fort Mason Center?

Unfortunately no. Fort Mason Center has a strict policy about no pets' entrance. Only service animals with proper tags are allowed to accompany the owner into the festival.　

Can I leave the festival and then come back in?

Yes absolutely! A valid pass (and day-specific, if applicable) is required for re-entry.

Can I take a photo or video of the stage?

NO photos, videos, live-streaming, nor audio recordings allowed of the J-POP SUMMIT live music performances on stage. J-POP festival crew members reserve the right to stop you from photographing and taking videos at any moment and location at our festival without warning or explanation. Failure to comply with these requests and our policy can result in expulsion from the fesitval grounds.

Except for the live music performances on stage and the events and areas with specific instructions, you can take videos and photos! Please take and share with your friends!

What should I bring to J-POP SUMMIT?

・Valid photo I.D.
・Your online tickets (On-site tickets are also available for purchase)
・Children 12 and younger require accompaniment by a guardian with a valid ticket in order to exchange the ticket for a pass.
・An extra layer - it could get very windy and cold in the Marina
・Cash - some vendors only take cash. And there is only one ATM onsite! Please have some cash handy for your maximum enjoyment!

Related Pages:
- Ticket Page