Japantown Travel Guide

San Jose

Popular places to visit

Santana Row Shopping Center

Santana Row Shopping Center

4/5(1 review)

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.

Santana Row Shopping Center
San Jose McEnery Convention Center

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.

Winchester Mystery House
Raging Waters

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.

Raging Waters
Alum Rock Park showing mountains and landscape views

Alum Rock Park

Enjoy some time outdoors at one of San Jose’s oldest and prettiest public parks. Just a short drive from downtown, its caves, creeks and wildlife make it feel like a far-off wilderness.

Alum Rock Park
Tech Museum which includes interior views

The Tech Interactive

4/5(2 reviews)

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.

The Tech Interactive

Things to do

Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette

฿1,020
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience

Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience

฿574
per adult
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
Prison Break

The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas

฿1,306
per adult
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair

฿1,497
per adult
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

฿5,895
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Jose Puzzling Adventure

฿1,114
per traveller
San Jose Puzzling Adventure
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Top hotels in Japantown

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA
The price is ฿3,008 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿3,008
฿3,397 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,303 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. They raised the prices for weekdays so did not stay longer"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Maple Tree Inn
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA
The price is ฿3,384 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,384
฿3,864 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,621 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
2585 Seaboard Ave, San Jose, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,976 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿2,976
฿3,439 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (258 reviews)
"No problem checking in and also checking out. Wheelchair acceasdible"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

4 out of 5
5101 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA
The price is ฿5,035 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿5,035
฿5,940 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Great experience every time"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5 out of 5
1625 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA
The price is ฿7,552 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿7,552
฿8,322 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mountain View. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,062 reviews)
"The room had a very strong scent of fertilizer? I was so tired from traveling, I decided to live with it. Not a big deal, but curious as to why that was the case!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1727 Technology Dr, San Jose, CA
The price is ฿3,770 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,770
฿4,379 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,549 reviews)
"Our room, 425 had a major trip and fall hazard where the couch is too close the foot of the bed to allow access to the wall side of the bed. Other than that, the property is clean well maintained and super convenient to the airport. The neighborhood is an older area near the airport so not much shopping ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Japantown

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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.

Civic Center
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Northside

When in Northside, you can plan a visit to SAP Center at San Jose and San Jose City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northside
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Coleman

If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Coleman
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Downtown San Jose

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Downtown San Jose
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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.

Rosemary
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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.

Newhall

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