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.
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
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Saitama: Coffee Roasting Experience and Hikawa Shrine Tour
Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit
Tokyo Central Crossing, Samurai Sword Cutting and Kimono Photo
Our pick of the best Iwatsuki Hotel Deals
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Cups not replaced during our 7 nights visit
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Rooms are so small but lived the tolietry bar
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Check in took long. I guess the number of the check in machine cannot accommodate the number of the guests
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Great Location Great & Helpful Staff
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 Roppongi Six
Clean room and friendly, helpful staff. Train stations are about 12-15 minutes walk away. There is a nearby 7 eleven, which is useful for getting basic necessities and cash from the ATM.
Reviewed on 17 May 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 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.
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.
