Japantown
San Luis Obispo
Popular places to visit
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Enjoy the student vibe at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo during your visit to San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Avila Hot Springs
Explore the great outdoors at Avila Hot Springs and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Fremont Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fremont Theater during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Find out about the history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Edna Valley Vineyard
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Edna Valley Vineyard during your travels to San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Cuesta College
Walk around the campus at Cuesta College as part of your travels around San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Things to do
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
Top hotels in Japantown
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Breakfast was awesome parking full but still was able to park near. Family oriented
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Good location, just beware the walls are very thin. When we visited there were lots of bikers so you could hear everytime they came and went. Other than that we had a good stay.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Madonna Inn
Parking was toiugh. As i have an EV, moved to charger, where parking was ez. Nice room. Good but expensive dinner...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
For the price and location, this hotel was good for a visit to Cal Poly and SLO.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Our room faced the ocean and it was awesome
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Japantown
Lower Higuera
While Lower Higuera isn't home to many top sights, Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Old Town Historic District
While Old Town Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater.
Downtown San Luis Obispo
If you're spending some time in Downtown San Luis Obispo, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa are top sights worth seeing.
Railroad District
Railroad District might not have many top sights, but Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
MoJo
While MoJo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fremont Theater and Ah Louis Store.
Foothill
While there might not be top attractions in Foothill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater.
