Japantown
San Luis Obispo
Visit Japantown
Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

Santa Margarita: Zipline Adventure with 6 Different Ziplines

Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Japantown

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
"Room was very clean, super comfy bed and very spacious suite. A really nice stay and a great value!"
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
"We go here almost every summer. Such a quaint property. It’s dated but well kept and great staff! Awesome breakfast, lots of parking. Amazing happy hour. Very family friendly."
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2026

Madonna Inn
"My wife & I came to visit for her birthday and it was so much fun! The parking can be limited at certain times but not a huge deal. Overall, we had a great time 😊"
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

Spyglass Inn
"Older property showing its age outside but interior of room was clean and well appointed. Outside asthetics were a bit disappointing as the Front building of property was under renovation but not disclosed at the time the reservation was made. Motel is in a good location on Shell Beach. FIREPITS ..."
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Where to stay in Japantown

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
When in Old Town Historic District, you can plan a visit to Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lower Higuera
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lower Higuera and surrounding area, you can visit Madonna Plaza Shopping Center and Downtown SLO Farmers' Market.

Foothill
While Foothill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ah Louis Store and Fremont Theater.
Lower Broad
Though Lower Broad might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Downtown SLO Farmers' Market and Fremont Theater.








