Japantown

San Francisco

A bronze statue of three figures, one holding a fan, in an urban setting with buildings and a street.
A public square with a stone fountain, shops, and a modern building with a sign reading "RAMEN YAMADAYA".
A multi-tiered tower with a spiral staircase.
A Japanese-themed plaza with a pagoda, stone fountain, and traditional buildings.
A pagoda-style tower in a public square with people around it.

Stay near popular Japantown attractions

Sundance Kabuki Cinemas

You can enjoy a show at Sundance Kabuki Cinemas on your trip to San Francisco. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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Things to do

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

S$50
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

S$141
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

S$266
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

S$71
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

S$62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco City Lights Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

S$75
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
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Top hotels in Japantown

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is S$289 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$289
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,573 reviews)
"Really great hotel and amenities. The location was perfect for families staying near Pier 39. The hotel did nickel and dime for receiving a package at the hotel ($5 fee). Parking and resort fee was expensive on top of the room rate. They are strict about how many people per room for the breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is S$272 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
S$272
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,308 reviews)
"The location was wonderful right down from Union Square. Great spot to get on the trolleys and plenty of shopping nearby. Lots of restaurants within walking distance. Staff was very friendly and they gave us a discount card for nearby restaurants. There was a small pool, but we were away too much ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is S$362 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
S$362
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,366 reviews)
"We stay here every time when planning an overnight stay in the city. Best rooms are the balcony ones with a bay view. The evelavtors are also a fun experience. The cable car station is right in front of the hotel as well so it’s super easy to get to the big tourist spots"

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is S$222 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
S$222
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
The price is S$448 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
S$448
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,555 reviews)
"The Fairmont Hotel is an elegant hotel with plenty of history. The Tonga Room was a real treat! The room was comfortable and the staff extremely friendly and welcoming!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul, 2026

Fairmont San Francisco
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is S$231 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
S$231
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,006 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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Where to stay in Japantown

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A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

Fisherman's Wharf

Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.

A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

Union Square

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.

A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

Downtown San Francisco

Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a central park with pathways, and a few people walking.

South of Market

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

Nob Hill

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Japantown

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