The Casa de Portugal's own restaurant, in a Manueline-style setting.

Japanese ramen practically next door to the venue. There may be a short line.

Karaoke with private rooms, next door to the venue. Good for an after-party with friends.

Fukuoka chain specializing in tonkotsu ramen. Order on your phone; shared tables.

Sushi and Japanese dishes in a traditional setting. Try the sake caipirinha.

Supermarket closest to the venue, with the basics: water, fruit, snacks and toiletries.

Japanese spot with a wide menu: curry, katsu, sushi and desserts.

One of the most sought-after ramen spots in the neighborhood; the gyoza gets praise too.

Suites with breakfast across the avenue.

Neighborhood market with a bakery and butcher.

Nearest private emergency room, two blocks away. Accepts health plans and private patients.

The 24-hour pharmacy closest to the venue.

Korean fried chicken, bibimbap and corn dogs. Portions for two.

Small garden with a bridge and pond at the foot of the overpass. A quick photo stop.

A classic, no-frills ramen house in the neighborhood.

Japanese market with ready-made bentos, sweets, teas and imported ingredients.

1891 church tied to the history of enslaved and condemned people from the old Gallows Square.

Traditional neighborhood hotel with a Japanese restaurant and ofuro bath.

Simple, well-located hotel, 5 min from the venue.

Japanese restaurant with karaoke open until the early hours.

Chinese restaurant with hand-pulled noodles. Big portions to share.

Large Asian market with takeaway sushi, snacks and kitchenware.

Chain pharmacy a few blocks from the venue.

Coffee, ice cream and snacks. A good place to sit down away from the street crowds.

Crafts and Asian street food fair running since 1975: gyoza, takoyaki, yakisoba and souvenirs.

The street of red lanterns, lined with Japanese, Chinese and Korean shops, stationery and anime stores.

Famous for its garlic bread with cream cheese and creative drinks.

Line 1-Blue station in the heart of the neighborhood, right by the street fair.

Quick, cheap Korean food with rice bowls and chicken. English spoken at the counter.

Japanese-inspired café with sweets, breads and specialty coffee.

Ramen and Japanese curry, with a vegetarian option.

Currency exchange for visitors from abroad. Bring your passport.

All-you-can-eat buffet with Japanese, Chinese and Korean dishes. Good for groups.

24h self-service laundry. Wash your dance clothes between days.

Self-service laundry; the kiosk has an English option.

Traditional Asian market, good for ingredients and edible souvenirs.

Three floors on the arrival of Japanese immigrants in Brazil from 1908 on. Most texts have English versions.

All-you-can-eat Japanese with tatami seating. One of the few places open late.

Korean barbecue at the table, stews and banchan.

Karaoke rooms with YouTube songs, food and soju drinks.

Chinese Buddhist temple with a garden and a collection of antique pieces.

Line 1-Blue station closest to the venue. Direct to Tietê Bus Terminal and Paraíso.

Japanese home cooking: udon, soba, donburi and yakisoba. No sushi.

Budget hotel one block from São Joaquim metro.

Carefully made macrobiotic and vegan lunch. An option for those who don't eat meat.

Brazilian food, set lunch and live music.

Historic Italian bakery: breads, cannoli and bruschetta.

São Paulo's oldest bakery, open since 1872. Order a pastel de nata at the counter.

Brazilian corner bar with set plates, snacks and ice-cold beer.

24-hour pharmacy near Beneficência Portuguesa hospital.

Chain pharmacy on the east side of the neighborhood.

Falafel and vegan sandwiches with large portions.

Neo-Gothic cathedral at the city's ground zero. Free entry; the crypt has a paid tour.

Transfer between Line 1-Blue and Line 3-Red. Gets you to República and Tatuapé.

Emergency room of one of the city's largest hospitals.

Bakery-restaurant with breakfast, a lunch buffet and draft beer.

Where São Paulo was founded in 1554. Anchieta Museum, church and a café with a garden.

1911 theater inspired by the Paris Opera. Guided tours and affordable performances.

Library, exhibitions and a rooftop garden. Dance groups rehearse in its open spaces on weekends.

Paulo Mendes da Rocha building with ramps, exhibitions, a cheap cafeteria and downtown views.

Japanese cultural center with exhibitions, a shop and a café, behind a wooden façade by Kengo Kuma.

The "Mercadão": fruit, cold cuts and the famous mortadella sandwich, under 1933 stained glass.

Brazil's leading art museum, with its collection shown on glass easels. Market under the building on Sundays.

Park with a lake, walking track and plenty of shade. Good for a Sunday morning.

Chain hotel opposite Paraíso metro, 4 stops from the venue.

Main long-distance bus station. Line 1-Blue runs straight to São Joaquim, no transfers.

Domestic airport, the closest to downtown.

International airport. Options: ride-hail/taxi, Airport Bus Service to República, or the Airport Express train plus metro.