Japantown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A bronze statue of three figures, one holding a fan, in an urban setting with buildings and a street.
A public square with a stone fountain, shops, and a modern building with a sign reading "RAMEN YAMADAYA".
A multi-tiered tower with a spiral staircase.
A Japanese-themed plaza with a pagoda, stone fountain, and traditional buildings.
A pagoda-style tower in a public square with people around it.

Stay near popular Japantown attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Japantown Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$294 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$294
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,227 reviews)
"The staff is always excellent and polite and helpful housekeeping staff"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$329 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$329
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,675 reviews)
"Check in was great. Room was very clean and quiet. Breakfast was awesome!"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$324 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$324
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,482 reviews)
"Great location in union square and easy transportation to anywhere. Kids loved the small outdoor pool. Easy in and out parking although pricey."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$325 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$325
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,621 reviews)
"Great experience"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$300 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$300
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,650 reviews)
"Everything was nice."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 out of 5
433 Powell St San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$172 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$172
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,420 reviews)
"Easy 5 minute walk from BART. Liked the old school ambiance. Room was nicely updated but had many vintage features."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on 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

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.



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