Iwatsuki
Saitama


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.
Things to do

Urawa Reds Football Game at Saitama Stadium 2002

Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku

Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP

Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit
Top hotels in Iwatsuki

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Room was in new condition and clean, staff was very friendly. Area outside was seedy but interesting
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
The room was a perfect size and not too small. The staff were extremely helpful. If you select the breakfast there get there at 6:25am. The restaurant gets extremely packed. Other than that, I will be using this hotel again for future visits.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Good location
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Very clean, but very small rooms I guess that is normal for hotels in Tokyo
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Convenient very. Lose to the train station
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Shinjuku Prince Hotel
We were assigned to a lower level room facing the train track; luckily upon request, we were able to transfer to a different room on the same floor.
Reviewed on 5 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 Hikawa Shrine 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 Nack5 Stadium Omiya or Saitama Super Arena.


