Japantown
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
Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.
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.
Things to do
San Jose: "The Escape Game" Ticket at Valley Fair
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
Top hotels in Japantown
Maple Tree Inn
This is my go-to place every time I need to come down to Sunnyvale. Always welcoming, never a problem.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Very bright and friendly accommodations. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was great. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas
Stay was pretty good, I was skeptical at first looking at the yelp reviews but no complaints about our stay. Would definitely stay here again plus they have really hot water which is a plus
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Nice clean and convenient hotel near airport. Room was large and very comfortable. Airport shuttle was prompt and easy. Staff was very helpful and pleasant. We will definitely stay here again when flying out of this airport.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Great customer service
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Creekside Inn
So very peaceful and relatively easy access to Stanford. I used public transit and campus transport more than ride share services. The room was clean, spacious and modernized. I even loved the scent of the soaps and lotions and air fresheners. 100% smoke free.
Reviewed on 4 May 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 San Jose Museum of Art, 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.
