Japantown Travel Guide
San Jose
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alum Rock Park
Escape from the bustle of central San Jose in the caves and creeks of this beautiful public park.
The Tech Interactive
Bring your kids to learn about modern advances and enjoy building your own robot and playing with the interactive displays in this museum’s themed galleries.
Top hotels in Japantown
The Domain Hotel
Clean room, great amenities like water, hot water, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Maple Tree Inn
It was nice staying here and it had free breakfast with many selections
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Value for money, quality service
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
The Westin San Jose
Beautiful hotel. Room was clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Amenities were nice. Loved the gym.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hotel De Anza
I would recommend it 100%
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Very good customer service
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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 SAP Center at San Jose. 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 SAP Center at San Jose and San Pedro Square, 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 SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but SAP Center at San Jose and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Japantown Travel Guide
- Stanford University
- SAP Center at San Jose
- San Francisco Bay
- Googleplex
- Winchester Mystery House
- Santana Row Shopping Center
- California's Great America
- San Jose McEnery Convention Center
- PayPal Park
- Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Silicon Valley
- Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
- Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall
- Yahoo Headquarters
- Great Mall of the Bay Area
- Apple Campus
- Stanford Stadium
- San Jose Civic Auditorium
- Apple Park Visitor Center
- Cisco Systems Corporate Headquarters
