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 Japan Town Peace Plaza and Cottage Row 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?

Japan Town Peace Plaza, Cottage Row and Ikenobo Ikebana Society are just a few attractions to check out in Japantown. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Sundance Kabuki Cinemas and Peace Pagoda are some other places worth a visit. Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as Pier 39, Oracle Park and Chase Center. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, make sure that you visit other sights such as Alcatraz Island or Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial.

The Best Hotels in Japantown, San Francisco - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Japantown hotels

1. Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt

Japantown

frank

₹22,887 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

2. Kimpton Hotel Enso by IHG

Japantown

Randall

₹20,599 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

3. Queen Anne Hotel

0.3 km from Japantown

Dana

₹21,061 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

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

4. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 0.8 km from Japantown

James

₹17,127 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

5. Hotel Majestic

0.4 km from Japantown

Kendra

₹14,356 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

6. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Union Square, 2 km from Japantown

Maryann

₹23,190 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

7. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 1.8 km from Japantown

Vicki

₹26,310 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

8. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3.4 km from Japantown

Xiaolei

₹25,779 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

55-inch TV with digital channels, pay films

9. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Theater District, 1.7 km from Japantown

Karla

₹23,880 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge

10. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Union Square, 1.7 km from Japantown

Lisa

₹20,150 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

11. Stanford Court San Francisco

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Japantown

Steven

₹21,792 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

12. FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

Theater District, 1.1 km from Japantown

Jason

₹9,652 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

13. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Union Square, 1.9 km from Japantown

RACHELLE

₹20,623 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

14. YOTEL San Francisco

1.7 km from Japantown

Daniel

₹14,374 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

15. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Cow Hollow, 1.7 km from Japantown

Maricarmen

₹16,660 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

16. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

Theater District, 1.6 km from Japantown

Arlynn

₹18,134 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

17. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.7 km from Japantown

Saba

₹24,767 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

18. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Lower Nob Hill, 1.8 km from Japantown

Gretas

₹19,137 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Jul - 1 Aug

19. Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Union Square, 1.9 km from Japantown

Julie

₹23,561 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

20. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Union Square, 1.9 km from Japantown

Vitaliy

₹20,151 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

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