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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
Kawagoe:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Kawagoe 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide (Tokyo/Kawagoe dep)
Top hotels in Shintoshin
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Very spacious, very clean, right in the heart of shinjuku. The cleaning staff were amazing.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
I enjoyed my stay, thank you.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
Definitely clean, but of course really small rooms. Having a Lawson in the building was very convenient and it's pretty close to a couple different subway lines. Only thing that was pretty irritating were the elevators...at peak times it can take forever to get on one.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Asakusa View Hotel
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Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nishi Shinjuku PREMIER
Very honest offering. Reasonably priced. Not much amenities though, but that's to be expected at that price. Make sure you get your breakfast before 9:30 so you can order their delicious fluffy pancakes (seriously), but the rest of the breakfast was very meh.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
This hotel was lovely. Staff was pleasant and helpful. The breakfast buffet was also 10/10. It’s in a quieter area which was nice. There’s a 24 hour convenience store across the street and it’s walking distance to three train lines.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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 Hikawa Shrine or 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.
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.
