Bonsaicho Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bonsaicho
Popular places to visit
Manga Hall
Japan’s very first manga museum pays tribute to the original manga artist with a selection of his work and a free manga reading collection.
Saitama Super Arena
Just a short ride north of the city’s downtown, Tokyo’s premier entertainment and sports venue is one of the world’s largest indoor arenas.
Omiya Park
Find a little bit of everything in this big park, from cherry blossoms to a folklore museum, a shrine and even a small zoo.
Saitama Stadium 2002
Catch an event at Saitama Stadium 2002 during your trip to Saitama. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
A collection of more than 120 masterpieces of one of Japan’s most unique art forms is well worth the visit from downtown Tokyo.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
Activities
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo
Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Traditional Sweets
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Tokyo: Indoor Kimono Photo Shoot with Easy Dressing & Props
Our pick of the best Bonsaicho Hotel Deals
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Cups not replaced during our 7 nights visit
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Clean room, very good A/C, good water pressure, easy check in and check out. 10 mins walk to Shinjuku station. Lots of places to eat inside the building
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Great
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Clean room though very small. A queen bed is more like a double bed for North American standards, and the AC did not work well, which made the sleep difficult. The hotel is not central unless youre just going for the baseball stadium.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
Freah and delicious breakfast and clean room
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
I could’ve been happier with everything that I experienced, thank you all very much
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bonsaicho
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Omiya
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Omiya. You might want to make time for a stop at Hikawa Shrine or Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
Minuma Ward
Though Minuma Ward may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
Higashiomiya
Higashiomiya might not have many top sights, but Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Saitama Prefectural Museum of History are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
Nishi Ward
While there might not be top attractions in Nishi Ward, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Railway Museum and Omiya Bonsai Art Museum.
