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.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
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.
Things to do
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
Kawagoe:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Top hotels in Iwatsuki
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Very spacious, very clean, right in the heart of shinjuku. The cleaning staff were amazing.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
The room was clean and decent sized. The staff was very friendly and helpful to two non Japanese speakers. The area is quiet and more of a business district, but it’s a very short walk to Shinjuku station and the surrounding fun areas. We were very happy with our stay.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Eating at the hotel was surprising. The prices in Japan usually include the service charge and taxes. This hotel does not do this and you end up with a 20 % surprize charge
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
We really liked this location in the “sumo” neighbourhood. Close to train stations and easy access to tourist attractions. Lots of restaurants close by. The customer service could improve, we stayed for 6 nights and our room was serviced once. Also, only way you’re getting an early check-in or late ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Not a lot of good options near hotel, hotel restaurant only offers buffet fir breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Asakusa View Hotel
Great location, friendly staff and very helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
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.
