Iwatsuki Travel Guide
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.
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 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.
Things to do
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Yokohama Private 2 hours Tour for those who are a little worried
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Top hotels in Iwatsuki
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Very nice room. Small, but comfortable.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
The room is very low quality i cannot undefstand how it could be more than a one star hotel. I have honestly stayed in nicer cleaner hostels, many times.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Hotel is in a great location. It is just across the street from the shinagawa station. From there you can get most places. Only negative is breakfast buffet. It is fairly pricey . The selection of western types of food is not up to par for the price. I would have expected an omelette station for ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Excellent stay
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Clean spacious rooms. Plenty of amenities
Reviewed on 24 Mar 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 Shimin no Mori and Omiya Bonsai Art Museum.
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 Manga Hall and Omiya Bonsai Art Museum.
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, Manga Hall and Omiya Bonsai Art Museum 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.
