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
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit
Tokyo Central Crossing, Samurai Sword Cutting and Kimono Photo
Top hotels in Iwatsuki
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
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Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Location was great. However the room was terrible! Cramped, no storage space, noisy, and the negatives could go on. The outside of the building looked like a high-rise jail block house. And the room seemed like a prison cell. We had a single double bed that was pushed up to one wall and only allowed ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Convenient location. Located between business and residential. Very good mix. Walk to two train lines.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Overall this is in a great location, close to trains. Where we struggled was the elevator situation. We would wait 10 minutes for an elevator. Everything time we would want to leave or return we were waiting for an elevator. Additionally, the rooms were very small. My husband is 6’2” and struggled. ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Everything you could want was available here. Great place to stay.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Shinjuku Prince Hotel
Like all hotels in Japan the room was small, but enough for one person. Plus you only need a bathroom and a bed.
Reviewed on 6 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.
