What is Japantown like?

Japantown is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Japantown travel tips? Make sure that you visit Peace Pagoda and Sundance Kabuki Cinemas while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Japantown?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Kimpton Hotel Enso by IHG is the highest ranked property in Japantown. This hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt .

How many hotels are there in Japantown?

When you want to find places to stay in San Francisco, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Japantown.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Japantown, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Japantown.

What can I see and do in this San Francisco neighbourhood?

Peace Pagoda, Sundance Kabuki Cinemas and Cottage Row are just a few attractions to check out in Japantown. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Ikenobo Ikebana Society and Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial are some other places worth a visit. Pier 39 and Oracle Park are some popular places to visit in the area around Japantown. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, make sure that you visit other sights such as The Fillmore or Audium.

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Our top choices for Japantown hotels

Kimpton Hotel Enso by IHG

Japantown

James Michael

₹21,630 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt

Japantown

Christopher

₹24,566 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 0.8 km from Japantown

Carlos Emiro

₹12,844 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | Balcony view

Pacifica Beach Hotel

21.7 km from Japantown

Philip

₹10,149 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

The Lodge at Tiburon

10.1 km from Japantown

Arnd

₹22,600 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View | View from room

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

13.2 km from Japantown

Belinda

₹13,472 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Feb - 22 Feb

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

12.9 km from Japantown

Yongjin

₹14,104 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

16.9 km from Japantown

Adam

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.8 km from Japantown

Amy

₹17,286 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.5 km from Japantown

Harold Franklin

₹18,379 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3.4 km from Japantown

Brian

₹16,082 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Financial District, 2.7 km from Japantown

Natthaya

₹14,795 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 1.8 km from Japantown

Robert

₹23,205 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

The Phoenix Hotel

1.1 km from Japantown

Eileen

₹52,519 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

HYATT house Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area

13.4 km from Japantown

Arun

₹15,639 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Feb - 13 Feb

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Union Square, 1.9 km from Japantown

Sharon

₹24,856 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Feb - 10 Feb

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

21.5 km from Japantown

Dana

₹14,598 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Financial District, 2.4 km from Japantown

Christine

₹11,765 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

Marin Lodge

23.6 km from Japantown

Sarah

₹11,195 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

23.4 km from Japantown

Abu

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