What is Japantown like?

Japantown is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Japantown travel tips? Make sure that you visit Japan Town Peace Plaza and Ikenobo Ikebana Society while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Japantown?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt is one of the top choices for your stay in Japantown. This hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre.

How many hotels are there in Japantown?

When you want to find places to stay in San Francisco, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Japantown.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Japantown, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Japantown.

What can I see and do in this San Francisco neighbourhood?

Japan Town Peace Plaza, Ikenobo Ikebana Society and Peace Pagoda are just a few attractions to check out in Japantown. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Cottage Row and Sundance Kabuki Cinemas are some other places worth a visit. Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as Pier 39, Oracle Park and Alcatraz Island. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, make sure that you visit other sights such as Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial or Boom Boom Room.

The Best Hotels in Japantown, San Francisco - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Japantown hotels

1. Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt

Japantown

frank

฿8,531 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

2. Kimpton Hotel Enso by IHG

Japantown

Randall

฿8,070 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

3. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 0.8 km from Japantown

Heidi

฿5,929 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

4. Hotel Majestic

0.4 km from Japantown

Kendra

฿5,087 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

5. Queen Anne Hotel

0.3 km from Japantown

Margarita

฿7,105 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

6. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3.4 km from Japantown

angelica

฿7,763 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge

7. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Union Square, 1.7 km from Japantown

Sarah

฿6,045 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

8. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Union Square, 2 km from Japantown

Esteban

฿7,412 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

9. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 1.8 km from Japantown

Joseph

฿8,454 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

10. FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

Theater District, 1.1 km from Japantown

Janie

฿3,157 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

11. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Financial District, 3.1 km from Japantown

Anna

฿10,846 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

12. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

Theater District, 1.6 km from Japantown

Jacquelyn

฿6,055 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

13. Stanford Court San Francisco

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Japantown

Steven

฿7,356 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

55-inch TV with digital channels, pay films

14. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

Theater District, 1.7 km from Japantown

Yijun

฿6,564 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

15. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

3.7 km from Japantown

Fernando

฿9,167 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

16. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Union Square, 1.9 km from Japantown

Katherine

฿6,407 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

17. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Union Square, 1.9 km from Japantown

Michael Aaron

฿5,935 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

18. Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 2.4 km from Japantown

LOVLEEN

฿6,881 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

19. YOTEL San Francisco

1.7 km from Japantown

Daniel

฿4,681 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

20. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Lower Nob Hill, 1.8 km from Japantown

cynthia lee

฿6,631 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

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Where to stay in Japantown

Find the best Japantown areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Japantown

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Fisherman's Wharf

This waterfront neighborhood dates back to the gold rush era and is a hub for tourist activities, sea lions and seafood restaurants.

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Union Square

Fashion puts on its finest face in one of the country’s largest shopping plazas.

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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.

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South of Market

From baseball games to top-notch art exhibits, find endless entertainment in one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

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Nob Hill

Examine architecturally significant buildings, visit the Cable Car Museum and enjoy magnificent views of greater San Francisco in this affluent district.

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Top Japantown Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

8/10 Good

"Great location in Union Square with easy access to BART, making it convenient for getting around the city. The hotel also has onsite parking, although the $70 overnight parking fee feels a little steep. As a Gold member, I was disappointed with the inconsistency in how my benefits were handled. The front desk agent who checked me in offered me a $36 credit, but when I later spoke with a different front desk agent, I was told the credit could not be honored because I had booked through Expedia. It wasn't really about the $36 - it was the lack of consistency between the two employees and, more importantly, the manner in which the second agent responded that left a poor impression. There was also a cleanliness issue in the room. The in-room coffee machine had a noticeable layer of dust on it, making it look like it hadn't been cleaned in quite some time. Overall, the location is a definite plus, but the inconsistent customer service and attention to room cleanliness could be better."

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

10/10 Excellent

"The only issie I had was that you can hear the people in the next room talking. So it was hard to get to sleep. The walls seem "thin" in this hotel. Stayed here before and same thing. Could almost hear the conversation. City noise is always an issue but thats not the hotels fault. A garbage truck doing something woke me up at 4:30am. Loud banging and glass breaking for about an hour. Wasnt sure what it was. Other than that, the place was clean and bed/pillows very comfortable. Riom was a good temperature. The staff is super friendly. Ill continue to use this hotel."

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Our top choices for Japantown hotels

1. Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt

2. Kimpton Hotel Enso by IHG

3. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

4. Hotel Majestic

5. Queen Anne Hotel

6. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

7. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

8. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

9. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

10. FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

11. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

12. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

13. Stanford Court San Francisco

14. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

15. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

16. Handlery Union Square Hotel

17. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

18. Galleria Park Hotel

19. YOTEL San Francisco

20. Hotel Emblem San Francisco

Where to stay in Japantown

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top Japantown Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

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