Iwatsuki Travel Guide

Saitama

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Popular places to visit

Saitama Super Arena

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.

Saitama Super Arena
Omiya Park

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 Park
Omiya Bonsai Art Museum

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.

Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
Nack5 Stadium Omiya

Nack5 Stadium Omiya

J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.

Nack5 Stadium Omiya
Keyaki Hiroba

Keyaki Hiroba

Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.

Keyaki Hiroba
The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama

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.

The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama

Things to do

Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku

Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku

Rp1.352.928
per adult
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
Urawa Reds Football Game at Saitama Stadium 2002

Urawa Reds Football Game at Saitama Stadium 2002

Rp459.899
per adult
Urawa Reds Football Game at Saitama Stadium 2002
Sumo Stable Intimate Morning Practice

Sumo Stable Intimate Morning Practice

Rp2.354.647
per adult
Sumo Stable Intimate Morning Practice
Half-Day Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour in Nara

Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage

Rp2.783.083
per adult
Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide

Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide

Rp3.117.053
per adult
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Bonsai Museum & Bonsai Experience

Bonsai Museum & Bonsai Experience

Rp4.452.933
per adult
Bonsai Museum & Bonsai Experience
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Top hotels in Iwatsuki

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,693 reviews)
"We got the small bedroom but it was adequate for 2 people who are outside the whole day. The access to take pictures of the Godzilla head is still closed. Apparently, it has been closed for more than 2 years now."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is Rp1.109.311 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
Rp1.109.311
Rp1.342.266 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 15 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,013 reviews)
"It was in a great location. Quiet yet convenient. The rooms are small but they are clean and do the job. A pleasant stay overall."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo

Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo

3.5 out of 5
1-2-2 Kinshi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,552 reviews)
"Close to train station and plenty of shopping. Next to concert hall"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro

4 out of 5
1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
Fully refundable
The price is Rp2.428.618 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.428.618
Rp3.018.772 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,420 reviews)
"It was in a good location for our visit. room was comfortable, bathroom and tub were good. water very hot we had a nice view"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is Rp3.051.323 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp3.051.323
Rp3.792.794 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,402 reviews)
"Excellent hotel with clean and spacious room. Fabulous amenities. You feel well taken care of by the staff."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake

4 out of 5
2 Chome-1-5 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,979 reviews)
"Love this hotel! Transportation, restaurants and food options are great."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

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Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
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Other neighbourhoods around Iwatsuki

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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.

Minuma Ward
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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.

Higashiomiya
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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.

Bonsaicho
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Midori Ward

If you're spending some time in Midori Ward, Saitama Stadium 2002 and Nakao Shrine are top sights worth seeing.

Midori Ward
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Kita Ward

If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Kita Ward
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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.

Omiya

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