Japantown Travel Guide
San Jose
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
CSU San Jose State University
Enjoy the student vibe at CSU San Jose State University during your stay in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
San Jose Civic Auditorium
You can enjoy a show at San Jose Civic Auditorium on 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.
Things to do
San Jose Sharks Ice Hockey Game at SAP Center
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Top hotels in Japantown
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
A fine and simple stay. Nice accommodations and helpful staff. Clean and no-fuss.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
Great
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Creekside Inn
Very quiet and great creek sounds.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Maple Tree Inn
The room was fine the only problem was the $10.00 a day additional parking fee. Where do they think you should park your car if its not at the hotel you are staying at. That is a joke, I've stayed at a lot of hotels without having to pay parking fees. I will NOT stay again.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Good area close to the airport close to the freeway dining areas nearby. staff is great. Price is good. Pet friendly. Clean rooms good amenities.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Ameswell Hotel
Best hotel I’ve stayed at in the area. Extremely clean, great ambience, loved the cafe and restaurant! Staff very friendly. Looking forward to coming back!
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Japantown
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.
Civic Center
Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like PayPal Park. 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 San Pedro Square and San Jose Museum of Art, 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.
