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.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
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.
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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
Things to do
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Top hotels in Iwatsuki
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Clean room, amenities were great and the breakfast in the morning at 25 floor was really good
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
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Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
The room is superb,
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Close enough to city (2 stops away from Tokyo station). But after day surrounded by crowds and lights a welcome sanctuary to return to. Quiet location and so well sound proofed you'd never know it was a fully booked hotel. Stayed in quad room family of 4 with teens. No issues with space. Immaculately ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Excellent choice, could not ask for anything better. Staff speaks mostly Japanese with limited English speakers; however, with a smart phone translated was able to communicate effectively.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Clean room and friendly staff and lots of extras in room. Made the trip very pleasant
Reviewed on 6 Jan 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 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.
