Yamashiro is an Oriental Revival landmark in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Sayonara (1957), Kill Bill (2003) and Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) among other productions. Built in 1914, it was designed by Franklin M. Small, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2372, SRC-2373, SRC-7737, SRC-7738 - Designed by Franklin M. Small
confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2374, SRC-2375, SRC-7737, SRC-7739 - Built in 1914
confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2375, SRC-2373, SRC-7737, SRC-7739 - Architectural style: Oriental Revival
confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2375, SRC-2373, SRC-7737, SRC-7738 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2375, SRC-2372, SRC-7740, SRC-7741 - Appeared in Sayonara (movie, 1957)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2372, SRC-2375, SRC-7737, SRC-7741 - Appeared in Kill Bill (movie, 2003)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2372, SRC-2375, SRC-10510, SRC-14113, SRC-14574 - Appeared in Memoirs of a Geisha (movie, 2005)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2372, SRC-2375, SRC-14113, SRC-13425 - Appeared in Blind Date (movie, 1987)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2372, SRC-2375, SRC-14113, SRC-14483 - Appeared in Playing God (movie, 1997)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2372, SRC-2375, SRC-2374, SRC-14484 - Appeared in The Teahouse of the August Moon (movie, 1956)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2372, SRC-2375, SRC-2374, SRC-14623 - Appeared in The Vermilion Pencil (movie, 1922)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2372, SRC-2375, SRC-14809 - Appeared in I Spy (tv)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2372, SRC-2375, SRC-14113, SRC-14482 - Appeared in Route 66 (tv)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2372, SRC-2375, SRC-14307, SRC-14482 - Appeared in Perry Mason (tv)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2372, SRC-2375, SRC-14307, SRC-14482 - Appeared in My Three Sons (tv)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2372, SRC-2375, SRC-14307, SRC-14482
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10510 — https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/historic-restaurant-hollywood-yamashiro-for-sale/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13425 — MovieMaps (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14113 — The Role Yamashiro Plays Representing Japan In Films – Tasting Table (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14307 — Seeing Stars: Yamashiro (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14482 — Yamashiro Hollywood (official) — Filmings (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14483 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (movie-locations.com) — Sayonara (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14484 — IAMNOTASTALKER — Yamashiro Restaurant (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14574 — Yahoo Finance — Yamashiro owner seeks $100M (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14623 — Wikipedia — The Teahouse of the August Moon (film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14809 — The Vermilion Pencil — Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2372 — Yamashiro Historic District — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2373 — Yamashiro: A Feudal Fortress in the Hollywood Hills — PBS SoCal (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2374 — Yamashiro — Hollywood Heritage (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2375 — Yamashiro: The Story of An LA Icon — Discover Los Angeles (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7737 — Bernheimer Residence and Gardens (Clio) (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7738 — Yamashiro Hollywood: A Historic L.A. Estate Turned Restaurant (Secret Los Angeles) (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7739 — La La Landscapes: Yamashiro, The Bernheimer Residence and Gardens, Hollywood, 1914 (Homestead Museum Blog) (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7740 — Yamashiro Historic District – National Register of Historic Places (NPS NPGallery, ref. 12000811) (Tier 1, registry; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7741 — Yamashiro in Los Angeles (Atlas Obscura) (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Blind Date filmed?
Yamashiro, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Blind Date. This property has also appeared on screen in I Spy, Kill Bill, Memoirs of a Geisha, My Three Sons.
Where was I Spy filmed?
Yamashiro, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for I Spy. This property has also appeared on screen in Blind Date, Kill Bill, Memoirs of a Geisha, My Three Sons.
Where was Kill Bill filmed?
Yamashiro, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Kill Bill. This property has also appeared on screen in Blind Date, I Spy, Memoirs of a Geisha, My Three Sons.
Where was Memoirs of a Geisha filmed?
Yamashiro, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Memoirs of a Geisha. This property has also appeared on screen in Blind Date, I Spy, Kill Bill, My Three Sons.
Who designed Yamashiro?
Yamashiro was designed by Franklin M. Small.
Where is Yamashiro located?
Yamashiro is located in Los Angeles, California.