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
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Kawagoe 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide (Kawagoe Dep)
Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
Top hotels in Shintoshin
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Unfortunately, the rooftop deck where the Godzilla statue is was closed for our entire stay. But the lounge and bar area made up for that with the great views and clean lobby area."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Great location"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"The location is not bad but also not perfect. It is two-four blocks away from a train station. It is actually closest to the Suidobashi Station (West Exit) even though directions are often given from Iidabashi Station."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"Very difficult elevator service takes a long time to get up to your room. He has anti-suicide nets it's all right if you need somewhere cheap to stay, but I would try to find somewhere else less busy."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
"Good and clean hotel , near to all the restaurants and shopping"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Roppongi Ekihigashi
"This is an excellent hotel well positioned in walking distance to the Tokyo Tower and the Roppongi Subway. The only small drawback was that the rooftop pool was not available until summer (June 21st). However, the rooftop area was open for guests to sit and the pool was completely full. During our ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 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 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.
