Japantown Travel Guide

San Jose

Popular places to visit

Santana Row Shopping Center

Santana Row Shopping Center

4/5(1 review)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Santana Row Shopping Center, a favourite shopping spot in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Santana Row Shopping Center
San Jose McEnery Convention Center

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.

Winchester Mystery House
Raging Waters

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.

Raging Waters
Alum Rock Park showing mountains and landscape views

Alum Rock Park

Enjoy some time outdoors at one of San Jose’s oldest and prettiest public parks. Just a short drive from downtown, its caves, creeks and wildlife make it feel like a far-off wilderness.

Alum Rock Park
Tech Museum which includes interior views

The Tech Interactive

4/5(2 reviews)

Bring your kids to learn about modern advances and enjoy building your own robot and playing with the interactive displays in this museum’s themed galleries.

The Tech Interactive

Things to do

Inglenook and Sut,Napa Valley&Sausalito 1-Day Tou

Napa Valley & Sausalito Day Tour from San Francisco

Rp3.155.410
per traveller
Napa Valley & Sausalito Day Tour from San Francisco
Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette

Rp390.360
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

Rp4.700.585
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
San Jose Earthquakes Football Game at PayPal Park

San Jose Earthquakes Football Game at PayPal Park

Rp254.439
per adult
San Jose Earthquakes Football Game at PayPal Park
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Rp1.610.235
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo

Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo

Rp2.439.750
per adult
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo
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Top hotels in Japantown

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
3.5 out of 5
3100 Lakeside Dr, Santa Clara, CA
The price is Rp2.188.215 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
Rp2.188.215
Rp2.575.420 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Suite!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
Maple Tree Inn
Maple Tree Inn
3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA
The price is Rp1.531.750 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
Rp1.531.750
Rp1.729.703 total
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,027 reviews)
"This is good place for short trip stay"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Maple Tree Inn
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Sonesta Silicon Valley
4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA
The price is Rp1.913.439 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp1.913.439
Rp2.185.052 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,509 reviews)
"The property was beautiful and clean but what made our stay the best experience possible was all of the amazing staff. We were greeted with smiles and all of the staff from the front desk, housekeeping, waitress and cooks were all wonderful. Would definitely recommend staying here!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Motel 6 – San Jose, CA - South
Motel 6 – San Jose, CA - South
2 out of 5
2560 Fontaine Rd, San Jose, CA
The price is Rp1.554.558 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp1.554.558
Rp1.839.405 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,042 reviews)
"Nice and considerate"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Motel 6 – San Jose, CA - South
The Ameswell Hotel
The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 out of 5
800 Moffett Blvd, Mountain View, CA
The price is Rp2.219.580 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
Rp2.219.580
Rp2.479.159 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Mountain View. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Lovely.
"We’ve stayed here a number of times and each time the staff and room and experience has been wonderful. We usually try to get a larger room as we stay for 3-6 days at a time."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

The Ameswell Hotel
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
2 out of 5
495 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA
The price is Rp1.977.498 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
Rp1.977.498
Rp2.298.727 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Santana Row Shopping Center and SAP Center at San ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"It was a nice location"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Japantown

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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.

Civic Center
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Northside

When in Northside, you can plan a visit to San Jose City Hall and San Jose Flea Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northside
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Coleman

If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Coleman
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Downtown San Jose

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

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 St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.

Downtown San Jose
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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.

Rosemary
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Newhall

When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to PayPal Park and Mission Santa Clara de Asis, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newhall

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