Shintoshin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Shintoshin
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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
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
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Saitama: Coffee Roasting Experience and Hikawa Shrine Tour
Authentic Unagi Experience Near Tokyo with a Master Chef
Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo
Our pick of the best Shintoshin Hotel Deals
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Very nice hotel. Quick check in. Great location."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Excellent service. The buffet had a wonderful selection of food and drinks."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"Love the Onsen facilities and the onsite shop. Convenient location. Close to station"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Staffs are very helpful and friendly. Room is ok and clean but not big."
Reviewed on 23 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
Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
"Property was great with way access to metro station. Clean and modern. Staff was friendly and overall a very nice place. The only drawback was the matchbox size rooms. Even by Japanese standards it seemed tiny. Otherwise 5 star"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shintoshin
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
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.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
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.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Sakura Ward
While Sakura Ward may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Saitama Super Arena and Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
