Japantown Walking Tours explore one of the United States' final three surviving Japantown urban neighborhoods and the only neighborhood of its kind to remain in its original location. Experienced tour docents lead private groups around the neighborhood's historic sites, including its Issei Memorial Building, which originally served as a Japanese hospital, and its Buddhist Church, which operated as a shelter following the release of Japanese-Americans held in internment camps during World War II. Other attractions showcased include Japanese-American and Hawaiian restaurants and the nine-foot Japantown identifying sculpture, designed by Eugene Daub and Lou Quaintance. Visitors can contact the Japanese American Museum of San Jose directly to schedule free private tours for small groups and organizations.

Japantown Walking Tours, 535 North Fifth Street, San Jose, California, 95112, Phone: 9408-294-3138

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Read our Reservations & Travel Planning Tips guide.