Liberdade District

Great Japanese neighborhood featuring a lot of Asian food and goodies - that’s wildly similar to how it is in Asia, but also with a local twist. I recommend trying some of the street food stalls especially fried sushi which is definitely a Brazilian Japanese delicacy- freshly made to order.

Liberdade is a must-visit if you're in São Paulo! As the heart of the Japanese and East Asian community in Brazil, it offers a vibrant mix of culture, history, and amazing food. The streets are lined with red torii-style lamp posts, giving the area a unique charm. The highlight is definitely the Liberdade Street Market (Feira da Liberdade) on weekends, where you can find delicious street food like takoyaki, pastel, and taiyaki, along with handcrafted goods. The Japan House and Museum of Japanese Immigration are also worth a visit if you're interested in history and culture. For food lovers, there’s an endless selection of authentic Japanese, Chinese, and Korean restaurants. Whether you're craving fresh sushi, ramen, or a steaming bowl of bibimbap, you won’t be disappointed! The area can get quite crowded, especially on weekends, and parking is limited, so using public transportation is recommended. Overall, Liberdade is a beautiful fusion of cultures that makes São Paulo even more special. Highly recommend visiting!

It’s very crowded but the place is so GOOD! I will always go there everytime I visit Sao Paulo. The place is live and you can try a lot of good foods and beverages there.

This place is so crazy full of people on the weekend. The crowds are intense but it’s a cool atmosphere and a fun little trip. The neighborhood is super cool and would totally come back to hang out and have lots of great Asian eats here.

Amazing time! If your looking for a specific japanese snack at store, this is the area. Also the vendors have amazing trinkets some a little pricey but beautiful. The food is authentic at the outside street area, the Ramen noodle place is horrible.

Cute little slice of Japan in Brazil. Lots of shops with Japanese goods, restaurants, food stalls and more.

Ran across a random street festival! Lively crowd, lots of shops and food! Cool place to walk! Wish they would clean it up a bit though. Close to Cathedral an easy walk!

Liberdade is home of the Japanese community in São Paulo, the biggest Japanese colony in the world outside Japan. This place is rich in culture. On weekends this place are packed with people to shop Asian groceries and to enjoy asian cuisine that are available here. I suggest to go there around 10ish where business starts to operate. Be extra careful with your belongings.