Popular places to visit
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.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
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.
The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama
The cutting edge of Japanese art, as well as masters including Monet and Gauguin, are housed in a striking modernist building with an inventive chair collection.
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.
Activities
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Private Shopping Tour from Tokyo Hotels to LakeTown Outlet
Our pick of the best Iwatsuki Hotel Deals
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Great hotel. Room was small, but for one person it was manageable. Very clean, great amenities as convenient store was downstairs. Very close to good train station
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Room was clean upon enter and cleaning. The products in the bathroom was pleasing. The guest staff were pleasant and helpful upon sign in. The hotel was huge, bowling, aqua park, shopping all within and steps away from the train. Def would stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
This was a great location. The room was super clean and well equipped for our stay. The staff went above and beyond. Definitely get the access to the Lounge.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Great hotel for families traveling with young kids. Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is comfortable, clean, and very convenient. Super easy access to central Tokyo and a quick ride to Disneyland. The breakfast spread is excellent with plenty of options. Highly recommend staying here!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Posh hotel with modern amenties
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
Rooms were air conditioned of course but outside the room (on all guest room floors, I suppose) was not air conditioned. I felt cold while waiting for an elevator. Everything else was very good.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
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 Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
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, 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.
