Japantown Travel Guide

San Jose

A row of traditional paper lanterns with Japanese characters, hanging from a wooden structure.

Stay near popular Japantown attractions

Japanese American Resource Center/Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Japanese American Resource Center/Museum during your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Things to do

Prison Break

The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas

฿1,402
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park

Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

฿167
per traveller
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

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

฿1,569
per adult
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Niles History: An Audio Tour of the First Movie Capital

Niles History: An Audio Tour of the First Movie Capital

฿334
per adult
Niles History: An Audio Tour of the First Movie Capital
Private 2-hour San Jose State University Tour: Secret Stories

San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

฿164
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics

Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

฿3,903
per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
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Top hotels in Japantown

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln Milpitas CA
The price is ฿4,665 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿4,665
฿5,327 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,265 reviews)
"The staff was super kind and helpful. The property was very nice and the rooms super comfy and spacious! Would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

3 out of 5
910 E Fremont Ave Sunnyvale CA
The price is ฿3,680 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
฿3,680
฿4,147 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

3 out of 5
1350 N 1st Street San Jose CA
The price is ฿4,296 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿4,296
฿5,042 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1727 Technology Dr San Jose CA
The price is ฿3,826 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿3,826
฿4,538 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

3.5 out of 5
1300 Chesapeake Ter Sunnyvale CA
The price is ฿4,000 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
฿4,000
฿4,508 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale CA
The price is ฿2,995 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿2,995
฿3,383 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Maple Tree Inn
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A large white church with domes and columns, located at the intersection of San Fernando St and Market St.

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 SAP Center at San Jose and San Pedro Square Market, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.

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South San Jose

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in South San Jose. If sightseeing is on the list, Almaden Plaza is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Blossom Hill Station (VTA) or Snell Station to see more of the area.

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Willow Glen

When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or SAP Center at San Jose and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.

A large, ornate house with a red roof and a garden with pink flowers.

West San Jose

If you're spending some time in West San Jose, Winchester Mystery House and Santana Row Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

A highway sign for Exit 2B to San Jose on I-101 South, 1 mile ahead.

North San Jose

While you're in North San Jose, take in top sights like Samsung Semiconductor Inc or Topgolf San Jose, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cisco Station or Baypointe Station.

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