What is Japantown like?

Japantown is a welcoming neighborhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Are you looking for Japantown travel tips? Be sure to check out Japan Town Peace Plaza and Sundance Kabuki Cinemas while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in Japantown?

Based on our traveler data, Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt is one of the top choices for your stay in Japantown. This hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Japantown?

When you want to find places to stay in San Francisco, start by booking one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodations in Japantown.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Japantown, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Japantown.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Japantown?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Japantown, click here .

What can I see and do in this San Francisco neighborhood?

Japan Town Peace Plaza, Sundance Kabuki Cinemas, and Peace Pagoda are just a few attractions to check out in Japantown. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Cottage Row and Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial are some other places worth a visit. Don't miss favorite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as Pier 39, Oracle Park, and Chase Center. While you're out sightseeing in San Francisco, be sure to visit other sights like Boom Boom Room or The Fillmore.

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Our top choices for Japantown hotels

A courtyard with a stone pathway, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

1. Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt

Japantown

Filiberto

₩344,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A dining table set with various dishes, a bottle of wine, and a glass of red wine.

2. Kimpton Hotel Enso by IHG

Japantown

Andi

₩318,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

3. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 0.8 km from Japantown

Sebastian Pablo

₩187,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A grand room with a staircase, ornate furniture, and a chandelier.

4. Queen Anne Hotel

0.3 km from Japantown

Ivan

₩265,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

5. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.7 km from Japantown

Richard

₩263,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

6. Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Financial District, 2.5 km from Japantown

Colby John

₩140,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

7. Comfort Inn by the Bay

Cow Hollow, 1.7 km from Japantown

Crystal

₩162,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

8. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Union Square, 1.7 km from Japantown

Masami

₩237,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

9. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 1.8 km from Japantown

Jessica

₩341,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A lobby with seating, a reception desk, and large windows.

10. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

1.9 km from Japantown

Jinyu

₩175,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.

11. Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Financial District, 3.1 km from Japantown

Sina

₩375,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

12. Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.4 km from Japantown

Allyson

₩245,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A modern building with a prominent 'Inn' sign, featuring a mix of contemporary and classical architecture, located at a street corner with a clear view of the sky.

13. Inn on Broadway

Pacific Heights, 1.2 km from Japantown

Vicki

₩132,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

An outdoor cafe with brick walls, outdoor seating, and a tree in the foreground.

14. Argonaut Hotel

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.5 km from Japantown

Vickie

₩334,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A reception desk with a glass display case containing potted plants, a coffee station with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted trash can.

15. Castle Inn

Nob Hill, 1.2 km from Japantown

Jennifer

₩148,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

16. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

3.7 km from Japantown

Heather

₩333,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a vintage camper parked nearby.

17. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.8 km from Japantown

Raul

₩231,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'PARC 55' sign, multiple floors, and a corner location with a visible street view.

18. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Union Square, 1.9 km from Japantown

Elideth

₩231,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A marble-floored hallway leading to a living area with a sofa and a fireplace.

19. Galleria Park Hotel

Financial District, 2.4 km from Japantown

Joseph

₩228,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a wine bottle.

20. Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Marina District, 1.6 km from Japantown

Margarita

₩249,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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Compare popular hotels in Japantown

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Kimpton Hotel Enso by IHG	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Queen Anne Hotel	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 6,449 reviews	View
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 7,724 reviews	View

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