Iwatsuki Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Iwatsuki Castle Park
Iwatsuki Castle Park is just one of the places to see in Saitama, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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.
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 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.
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
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Yokohama Private 2 hours Tour for those who are a little worried
Our pick of the best Iwatsuki Hotel Deals
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Great accommodations. Centrally located. Amazing staff.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
The hotel is close to Shinjuku station, so you can easily get anywhere. Walking areas. Metropolitan government observatory building is close and free to go. Breakfast is ok with a lot of choices. Rooms are literally a shoe box, but it’s like this in Japan.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
I went to both their high end restaurants. The bar which charges even hotel guests to go in. Then the Japanese restaurant. It's a one and done. Food and drinks not worth the value.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Great place to stay amenities are decent but housekeeping comes every day and does an excellent job
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Hotel is close to the Ryogoku train station , ate at the cafes close by. There was not much interaction with staff, but very clean! All amenities provided, but rooms are small.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Nothing but glowing things to say about this place!!! Even the staff who were a bit weary of me (I am pierced/tatted up/have loudly dyed hair and am very direct & assertive) warmed up to me over the days I've been here, and it felt really good practicing my japanese & joking with them, and getting ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Iwatsuki
Minuma Ward
Though Minuma Ward may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shimin no Mori and Omiya Bonsai Art Museum.
Higashiomiya
Higashiomiya might not have many top sights, but Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bonsaicho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bonsaicho and surrounding area, you can visit Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Hikawa Shrine.
Midori Ward
If you're spending some time in Midori Ward, Saitama Stadium 2002 and Nakao Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Manga Hall and Omiya Bonsai Art Museum 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.
