Japantown
San Luis Obispo
Popular places to visit

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Enjoy the student vibe at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo during your visit to San Luis Obispo. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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.

Fremont Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fremont Theater during your trip to San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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.

Cuesta College
Walk around the campus at Cuesta College as part of your travels around San Luis Obispo. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Edna Valley Vineyard
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Edna Valley Vineyard during your travels to San Luis Obispo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

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

Paso Robles Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Experience

San Luis Obispo: Margarita Ranch Foraging Tour

San Luis Obispo: Santa Lucia Guided Nature Tour

San Luis Obispo: GPS-Guided Walking Audio Tour Via App

3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast
Top hotels in Japantown

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Walkway to beach, downtown area , and quiet area
Reviewed on 15 Mar, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Property was clean and well kept. Pool was clean and they kept plenty of towels stocked up which was a plus given the number of kids there and the high towel usage. The room was LOUD. The AC sounded like an airplane landing in our room. We ended up keeping it off and opening our balcony door for ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Breakfast was good and staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026

Madonna Inn
We excited for our stay, but we couldn't get air/heater to work, the table lamp didn't work. the carpet is looking pretty bad. for what the price of the room was we didn't feel that the accommodations were worth the price. your staff was very friendly and have no complaints everyone was great. the ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar, 2026

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Suite was a great deal - nice and big. Amenities were great. A little farther from downtown but still very convenient. Walkable for diehard walkers. Most will want to take cars, especially after dark.
Reviewed on 14 Mar, 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Clean and spacious room. 1 king bed, my daughter uses a wheelchair and there was more than enough room for her chair to be parked off to the side. Beach bikes and beach wheelchairs available to check out and accessibility was amazing.
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026
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.
