Japantown Travel Guide
San Luis Obispo
Visit Japantown
Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Paso Robles Wine Tour: Self-Guided GPS Audio Driving Guide

San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App

Dune Buggy, UTV or ATV Experience at Pismo Beach

Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
Top hotels in Japantown

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Apple Farm

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

Edgewater Inn And Suites
"Staff is great! Amenities are typical. Bath tub and shower were old and poorly repaired. Bathroom smelled like water damage. Bathroom fan squealed when turned on. Did not trust little weak balcony. Did not trust it It felt like it was ready to collapse. Over all stay nice with o.k. view of ocean ..."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Pacific Point Resort
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Japantown

Downtown San Luis Obispo
If you're spending some time in Downtown San Luis Obispo, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Historic District
While Old Town Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater.

Lower Higuera
While Lower Higuera isn't home to many top sights, Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Foothill
While there might not be top attractions in Foothill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater.
Lower Broad
Lower Broad might not have many top sights, but Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.








