Japantown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Avila Hot Springs
Explore the great outdoors at Avila Hot Springs and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Find out about the history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Bubblegum Alley
Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.
Laguna Lake Park
After visiting Laguna Lake Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Luis Obispo. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Bishop Peak Trail
Learn about the local history of San Luis Obispo with a stop at Bishop Peak Trail. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this family-friendly area.
Cerro San Luis Obispo
Explore the great outdoors at Cerro San Luis Obispo and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1
San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App
Our pick of the best Japantown Hotel Deals
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025
Spyglass Inn
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Japantown
Lower Higuera
While Lower Higuera isn't home to many top sights, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa are some notable places to visit nearby.
Laguna
While visiting Laguna, you might make a stop by sights like Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Irish Hills Natural Reserve.
Railroad District
Railroad District might not have many top sights, but Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown San Luis Obispo
If you're spending some time in Downtown San Luis Obispo, Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Historic District
While Old Town Historic District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater.
MoJo
While MoJo may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fremont Theater and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.