Japantown Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Santana Row Shopping Center

Santana Row Shopping Center

4/5(1 review)

During your trip to San Jose, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Santana Row Shopping Center. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Santana Row Shopping Center
Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House

5/5(2 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
San Jose McEnery Convention Center

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

4/5(4 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
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 which includes landscape views and mountains

Alum Rock Park

Escape from the bustle of central San Jose in the caves and creeks of this beautiful public park.

Alum Rock Park
Tech Museum which includes interior views

The Tech Interactive

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

Activities

Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

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

AU$49
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

AU$442
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo

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

AU$229
per adult
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

AU$151
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
Monterey California Coast

Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people

AU$1,523
per adult
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Jose Puzzling Adventure

AU$53
per traveller
San Jose Puzzling Adventure
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Our pick of the best Japantown Hotel Deals

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 AU$244 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$244
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice room."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 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 AU$170 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$170
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,103 reviews)
"They could use more plug-ins for elctronics. Refrigerator wasn't cold."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Maple Tree Inn
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA
The price is AU$192 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$192
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,527 reviews)
"We had some noisy neighbors but the staff was good and hotel was very clean its smells nice . Beds were comfortable 😌"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5 out of 5
1625 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA
The price is AU$226 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$226
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mountain View. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,021 reviews)
"Very nice and updated hotel. Also convenient walk to the Shore Line Amphitheatre where our family attended a concert. When we returned, our A/C in the room was not functioning properly. We called the front desk and told them about the issue. Withing 10 minutes they already had another room for us. ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
82 Karina Court, Airport, San Jose, CA
The price is AU$205 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$205
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,395 reviews)
Simple, modern and comfortable for family stay
"Simple but modern, clean, comfortable, good amenities including bar & a pool. Only downside is that self parking in paid but they offer a discount code to make it $10 per night."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1727 Technology Dr, San Jose, CA
The price is AU$228 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$228
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,454 reviews)
"Liked the property and the proximity to the airport, shuttle was extremely helpful when we turned in our rental car. Disappointed though that we had to pay to park at the hotel. Breakfast options very limited."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
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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 SAP Center at San Jose and San Jose City Hall, 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

4.5/5(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 SAP Center at San Jose and San Pedro Square, 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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