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 Cottage Row while you're in the neighborhood.

What's the best accommodation in Japantown?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Kimpton Hotel Enso by IHG is the highest ranked property in Japantown. This hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Another favorite option in the neighborhood is Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt .

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?

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

Japan Town Peace Plaza, Cottage Row, and Sundance Kabuki Cinemas are just a few attractions to check out in Japantown. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Peace Pagoda and Ikenobo Ikebana Society 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 Alcatraz Island or Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial.

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Our top choices for Japantown hotels

1. Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt

Japantown

frank

₩392,278 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

2. Kimpton Hotel Enso by IHG

Japantown

Randall

₩357,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

3. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Nob Hill, 0.8 km from Japantown

Sampada

₩257,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

4. Hotel Majestic

0.4 km from Japantown

Kendra

₩218,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

5. Queen Anne Hotel

0.3 km from Japantown

Dana

₩316,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

6. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square, 1.8 km from Japantown

Vicki

₩371,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

7. Stanford Court San Francisco

Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Japantown

Steven

₩305,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

8. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

Theater District, 1.6 km from Japantown

Arlynn

₩252,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

9. FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

Theater District, 1.1 km from Japantown

Giancarlo

₩166,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge

10. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Union Square, 1.7 km from Japantown

Lisa

₩303,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

11. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf, 2.7 km from Japantown

Saba

₩288,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

12. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Union Square, 2 km from Japantown

Maria Amor

₩348,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 21 - Aug 22

13. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Lower Nob Hill, 1.9 km from Japantown

Padre

₩161,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 5 - Aug 6

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

3.4 km from Japantown

Xiaolei

₩387,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 22 - Aug 23

15. Handlery Union Square Hotel

Union Square, 1.9 km from Japantown

Mario

₩310,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

16. YOTEL San Francisco

1.7 km from Japantown

Daniel

₩208,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

17. Mayflower Hotel

Lower Nob Hill, 1.5 km from Japantown

Grace

₩162,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

13.7 km from Japantown

Blythe

₩237,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

19. Hotel Julian

Theater District, 1.3 km from Japantown

Caren

₩184,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

20. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Union Square, 1.9 km from Japantown

Michael Aaron

₩303,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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Where to stay in Japantown

Find the best Japantown areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Japantown

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Fisherman's Wharf

Discover Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in this bustling tourist hotspot. Savor seafood at family-owned restaurants and explore the sea lion colony, while enjoying convenient cable car access.

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Union Square

Major tourist destination in downtown San Francisco, Union Square boasts shopping, hotels, and theaters. Explore department stores, boutiques, and galleries, or catch a performance at various theaters. Enjoy the Dewey Monument and stunning views from nearby hotels. Easily accessible via cable car lines, buses, and subway systems.

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Downtown San Francisco

Serving as San Francisco's central business district, this area boasts Northern California's two tallest buildings, the Salesforce Tower and Transamerica Pyramid. Explore shopping malls like the Embarcadero Center and enjoy parks such as Sue Biermann Park, all easily accessible via Muni bus and rail lines.

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South of Market

From baseball games to top-notch art exhibits, find endless entertainment in one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

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Nob Hill

Luxury hotels, historic mansions, and Michelin-starred restaurants abound in this upscale area. Explore Union Square shopping district, Grace Cathedral, and the SF Masonic Auditorium for a taste of culture and history.

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Top Japantown Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful historic hotel. Great location with friendly, helpful staff. Bed was very comfortable. Loved enjoying a cocktail at The Top of the Mark."

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The niceties at the Handlery start with the staff. Always attentive with a kind word spoken is exactly what you want your customer service to be. There are two buildings. If you stay in the Premiere Building there’s a nifty mechanical lift to take you from ground level to pool level to access the Premiere Building entrance. My single-king room was spacious with a work area, social area and full balcony. But the “cherry on top,” for me … the shower water pressure. No trickle down element in play here. Water cascaded from the shower spout like it was late for a very important date; steaming-hot too! May I also mention with the room fridge, I took advantage of the Trader Joe’s that’s just three blocks away and a tasty Korean-fusion spot, CoCoBang, that’s two blocks away. The Handlery is simply a win, Win, WiN establishment."

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great little spot in a nice part of town. Felt safe, rooms were small but clean, and staff was very helpful and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again. Loved that they had refillable water bottles with purified water. Definitely a bonus as we didn’t have to go out and buy water."

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Our top choices for Japantown hotels

1. Hotel Kabuki, part of JdV by Hyatt

2. Kimpton Hotel Enso by IHG

3. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

4. Hotel Majestic

5. Queen Anne Hotel

6. Hotel Nikko San Francisco

7. Stanford Court San Francisco

8. The Marker Union Square San Francisco

9. FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

10. Hilton San Francisco Union Square

11. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

12. Grand Hyatt San Francisco

13. Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

14. Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

15. Handlery Union Square Hotel

16. YOTEL San Francisco

17. Mayflower Hotel

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

19. Hotel Julian

20. Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Where to stay in Japantown

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top Japantown Hotel Reviews

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG

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