Japantown Travel Guide
San Jose
Visit Japantown
Stay near popular Japantown attractions
Things to do
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Niles History: An Audio Tour of the First Movie Capital
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Japantown
Sonesta Silicon Valley
"I get paying to park at the hotel, but it should be in a private parking spot not out in the open to where people can break into other than that. It should be free, but the day was awesome. It was close to everything that we were there for people were super nice rooms were great."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
"Staff were helpful and pleasant"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Maple Tree Inn
"The staff were friendly, and the room seemed cleaner than average. However, when I entered my room, it was apparent that somebody else was already occupying that room. Accidents happen, but that's a pretty big mistake. The gentleman at the front desk apologized and gave me a new room. This room was ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
"Great location"
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"Room was clean"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
The Domain Hotel
"They are scammers don't leave your card with them!"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Japantown
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
