Shintoshin Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Shintoshin
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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
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.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
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
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Top hotels in Shintoshin
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Clean room, great staff,
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Good location and access to airport bus is a plus
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Clean, staff was helpful, and it accommodated my family and I well.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Good
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Room was clean but quite small as expected. The pillows were flat and hard. Check in was a little cumbersome but eventually the staff helped us out.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku
Very compact and basic hotel but with good metro and public bus access
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shintoshin
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
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.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
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.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Sakura Ward
While Sakura Ward may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Saitama Super Arena and Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
