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 Sundance Kabuki Cinemas while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Japantown?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt is one of the top choices for your stay in Japantown. This hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre.

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, Sundance Kabuki Cinemas and Peace Pagoda are just a few attractions to check out in Japantown. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Cottage Row and Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial 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 Boom Boom Room or The Fillmore.

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

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Our top choices for Japantown hotels

A courtyard with a stone pathway, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

1. Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt

Japantown

Filiberto

₹24,512 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A dining table set with various dishes, a bottle of wine, and a glass of red wine.

2. Kimpton Hotel Enso by IHG

Japantown

Andi

₹22,633 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A grand room with a staircase, ornate furniture, and a chandelier.

3. Queen Anne Hotel

0.3 km from Japantown

Ivan

₹17,741 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

4. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 0.8 km from Japantown

Sebastian Pablo

₹13,322 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

5. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.7 km from Japantown

Richard

₹16,056 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

6. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Cow Hollow, 1.7 km from Japantown

Crystal

₹11,553 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

7. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Financial District, 2.5 km from Japantown

Colby John

₹10,018 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

8. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Union Square, 1.7 km from Japantown

Masami

₹16,891 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.

9. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Financial District, 3.1 km from Japantown

Sina

₹26,650 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

10. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

1.9 km from Japantown

Jinyu

₹12,319 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

11. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 1.8 km from Japantown

Jessica

₹24,262 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A modern building with a prominent 'Inn' sign, featuring a mix of contemporary and classical architecture, located at a street corner with a clear view of the sky.

12. Inn on Broadway

Pacific Heights, 1.2 km from Japantown

Vicki

₹9,143 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

13. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.4 km from Japantown

Allyson

₹16,462 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Nov - 29 Nov

A reception desk with a glass display case containing potted plants, a coffee station with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted trash can.

14. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 1.2 km from Japantown

Jennifer

₹10,539 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

15. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

3.7 km from Japantown

Heather

₹23,705 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

An outdoor cafe with brick walls, outdoor seating, and a tree in the foreground.

16. Argonaut Hotel

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.5 km from Japantown

Vickie

₹23,761 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

17. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3.4 km from Japantown

Jamaya

₹19,927 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'PARC 55' sign, multiple floors, and a corner location with a visible street view.

18. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Union Square, 1.9 km from Japantown

Elideth

₹16,430 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Nov - 29 Nov

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a vintage camper parked nearby.

19. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.8 km from Japantown

Raul

₹15,070 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a wine bottle.

20. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Marina District, 1.6 km from Japantown

Margarita

₹17,764 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Japantown

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Kimpton Hotel Enso by IHG	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Queen Anne Hotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 6,446 reviews	View
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 7,716 reviews	View

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