Omiya Travel Guide
Saitama
Popular places to visit
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.
Hikawa Shrine
Learn about the local history of Saitama when you spend time at Hikawa Shrine. Discover the area's museums and temples.
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 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.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Kawagoe 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide (Tokyo/Kawagoe dep)
From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour
Top hotels in Omiya
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Staff was absolutely amazing. We decided after the first night to upgrade to one of the Godzilla rooms which was a little more spacious. The deep soaker bathtub was amazing! The only thing we missed out on was going outside to see the Godzilla head since it was closed for restoration.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
I've stayed at this hotel many times & the primary reason is the GREAT breakfast buffet. Althought the rooms tend to be on the smaller side, the breakfast makes you forget any downside of staying at this hotel! I'll be back next month!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
The location is great 5-10 min walk to about 5 different train lines. Rooms are big for Tokyo and clean with free water daily. It’s also very quiet, we never heard anyone else on our floor coming or going. And the staff are very friendly as well. Laundry room was a nice touch with machines that wash/dry ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Value for money good location. Some staffs english was limited but i have no japanese. Would stay again
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Rooms in the southern tower good size In the main tower the rooms are small
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
good place
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Omiya
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Keyaki Hiroba and Saitama Super Arena 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.
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
