Japantown Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Japantown
Stay near popular Japantown attractions
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Monterey, Carmel & Pacific Coast Highway - Full Day Tour
Muir Woods and Sausalito Tour (Ferry & Bike Options Available)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco CityPASS®: Experience 4 must-see attractions
Top hotels in Japantown
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Great location, tired decor and rooms, check in was extremely busy, breakfast was hectic. My family and I will look to stay somewhere else next time."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Room was clean and good location"
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The Pickwick Hotel
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Stanford Court San Francisco
"Clean rooms, no room amenities except soap and shampoo/conditioner but they did bring me slippers when I asked. No room service but you can DoorDash food or grab something to go from the restaurant during certain hours - you do miss out on the room service experience though Complementary ( la colombe) ..."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Japantown
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
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.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
