Japantown Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Japantown
Stay near popular Japantown attractions
Things to do
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco, Muir Woods, Sausalito and Optional Alcatraz Tour
Top hotels in Japantown
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Very touristy. Breakfast - not great, noisy, metal chairs scraping constantly against tile floors is not music to my ears first thing in the morning. Scolded for attempting to bring a cup of coffee to my room. Staff seem ready to overreact and escalate for bring a cup out of the dining area. “NOT ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Beautiful! Nice room, comfy beds."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"The room was clean and nice. The staff were super nice and helpful !"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great stay and felt luxury."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Narrow access hallways to garage"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Great location for me and great staff. I like that it has a fitness center and a/c."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Japantown
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
