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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
Things to do
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage
Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit
Top hotels in Iwatsuki
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Great location, clean rooms
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Location is great and view from corner room on 19th floor was wonderful but our main tower room could really have used a renovation from what felt like the 80’s or 90’s. Staff response to an issue of not being able to control temperatures was unlike any Japanese experience- apathetic and unapologetic- ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Staffs nice and even if i put a sign we dont need cleaning the room. The hotel still gave us extra towels and water in front of our room.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Wonderful hospitality, clean, spacious, and very close to the train station
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Breakfast menu was the same while I was staying for couple of days. Otherwise good amenities and convenient access to the mall.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, LVX Collection
Did not have breakfast there. Opted for the fish market.,
Reviewed on 10 Jan 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 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.
