One of only three authentic Japantowns remaining in the United States. Japanese markets, restaurants, and cultural festivals center on Jackson Street.
- Schools
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Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary — 6/10
Horace Mann Elementary — 5/10
Herbert Hoover Middle — 4/10
San Jose High — 5/10 - Getting around
- Just north of downtown. Easy access to Highways 87 and 880. VTA light rail nearby.
- Nearest major companies
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Adobe HQ ~1.5 mi
San Jose State University ~1.5 mi
City of San Jose ~1.5 mi
Kaiser Permanente San Jose ~4 mi
Good Samaritan Hospital ~7 mi - Homes
- Mix of historic homes, cottages, and newer townhomes. Quiet residential streets around the commercial core on Jackson St.
- Landmarks
- Japanese American Museum, Backesto Park (10.5 acres, historic 1922 fountain), Japantown Farmers' Market.
- Local favorites
- Kaita Restaurant, 215 Jackson St; Gombei, 193 Jackson St; Minato (since 1957); Sinceretea, 392 E Taylor St.
Questions about Japantown
Sinceretea on E Taylor St in the heart of Japantown. Happy Lemon on Coleman Ave is nearby.
Kaita for homestyle Japanese, Gombei for pork cutlet curry, Minato (family-owned since 1957), and Okayama Sushi.
Backesto Park (10.5 acres with historic fountain), Ryland Park, and Roosevelt Park.
Yes, Japantown Farmers' Market at 357 E Taylor St, Sundays 8am-12pm. Serving the area since 1993.
Earthquake insurance is the main consideration for all Bay Area homes. Japantown is flat urban land, not in fire hazard zones.
San Jose Unified. Bachrodt Elementary (6/10), Herbert Hoover Middle (4/10), San Jose High (5/10).
Just north of downtown with Highways 87 and 880 nearby. About 5 minutes to downtown San Jose.