Japantown Travel Guide
San Jose
Popular places to visit
Santana Row Shopping Center
During your trip to San Jose, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Santana Row Shopping Center. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Winchester Mystery House
Learn about the local history of San Jose when you spend time at Winchester Mystery House. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in San Jose McEnery Convention Center during your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
CSU San Jose State University
Enjoy the student vibe at CSU San Jose State University during your stay in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
San Jose Civic Auditorium
You can enjoy a show at San Jose Civic Auditorium on your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Raging Waters
Bring your family to Raging Waters and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in San Jose. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Japantown
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Staff is great
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Maple Tree Inn
Update the rooms.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Room is clean and spacious and the staff are always nice. They have a lot of options for breakfast. My kid’s only complaint is that the pool isn’t heated.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Creekside Inn
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Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Safe and quiet
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Everything good
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Japantown
Civic Center
Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like PayPal Park. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown San Jose
Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Jose. You can visit top attractions like San Pedro Square and Plaza de Cesar Chavez, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
Rosemary
When in Rosemary and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Casino M8trix or PayPal Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mineta Airport Station or Gish Station.
Newhall
When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to PayPal Park and Mission Santa Clara de Asis, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Shasta-Hanchett Park
If you're spending some time in Shasta-Hanchett Park, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Labyrinth are top sights worth seeing.
