Higashiomiya Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Higashiomiya
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.
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.
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.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
Hikawa Shrine
Learn about the local history of Saitama when you spend time at Hikawa Shrine. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour
Exclusive One-Day Tokyo Private Walking Tour with Expert Guide
Top hotels in Higashiomiya
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Very nice hotel with well-laid-out rooms. The minor inconvenience is that the lobby is on the 18th floor, and the breakfast restaurant is on the ground floor. Otherwise, charming and interesting."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"The hotel is in a convenient area of Shinjuku with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The staff was friendly, and the room was clean. However, the room was quite small, making it difficult to fully open large luggage. The room also felt a bit dated, and the portable AC unit wasn't powerful enough ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Ok laundry facilities, excellent staff, bathroom was not clean."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"It’s Exceptional. I’ll come back soon."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
"Bar was open late and had delicious cocktails, Twilight and Summer Bliss were my favorites. Hotel is only a 5 min walk to Golden Gai which was super convenient."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
"WiFi is terrible. Connects and disconnects constantly. Too many tourists. Rooms are small. Won’t be back."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Higashiomiya
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.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park are top sights worth seeing.
