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 beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Bubblegum Alley
Colorful pieces of chewed gum, some of which have been turned into art pieces, decorate the walls of this narrow lane.
Ah Louis Store
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ah Louis Store during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.
Santa Rosa Park
After visiting Santa Rosa Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Luis Obispo. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
Morro Bay: Guided E-Bike Tour
Our pick of the best Japantown Hotel Deals
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Great
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown
Would have been a 5 star because clean and good mattresses but simple stuff like poor lighting and terrible foam pillows let them down. Many hotels now offer a mix of soft and hard pillows. This one was a journey back in time with neck busters
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Great breakfast, heaters were on to enjoy it on the patio. Easy free parking, nice sports bar type restaurant adjacent. Easy stairs to beach.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Friendly, helpful staff, great accommodations, and best of all the sight, sound, and smell of the Pacific Ocean and Pismo Beach right outside my door. It was a great experience!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Madonna Inn
Always a great stay!! The pool, rooms, and steak house are amazing!!!
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Apple Farm
The room was comfortable and clean. It was within walking distance to the venue too, which was a bonus. Enjoyed are stay at the property and the price was right!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Japantown
Lower Higuera
While Lower Higuera isn't home to many top sights, Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
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 Ah Louis Store.
Foothill
While there might not be top attractions in Foothill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater.
