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.
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 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.
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
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
Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo
Top hotels in Higashiomiya
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Excellent hotel, room compact but have everything you need"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Very quiet and comfortable, super accessible - lots of walking and easy access to subway lines."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"The hotel is outstanding in every respect. The reception staff are polite and helpful. We don’t speak Japanese but they were all willing to converse in English. The room was immaculate and well equipped. They have a fully equipped gym and good laundry facilities which we used once. We ate in the ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
"It is a great hotel, location is great easy access to restaurant and shopping, it literally all are walking distance, highly recommended."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
"Hot spa on too floor made this stay all worth it"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashiomiya
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.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Nishi Ward
While there might not be top attractions in Nishi Ward, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Railway Museum and Hikawa Shrine.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
