Bonsaicho Travel Guide
Saitama
Popular places to visit
Manga Hall
Japan’s very first manga museum pays tribute to the original manga artist with a selection of his work and a free manga reading collection.
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.
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.
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.
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
Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
Urawa Reds Football Game at Saitama Stadium 2002
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Tokyo: Indoor Kimono Photo Shoot with Easy Dressing & Props
Top hotels in Bonsaicho
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Very nice hotel with well-laid-out rooms. The minor inconvenience is that the lobby is on the 18th floor, and the breakfast restaurant is on the ground floor. Otherwise, charming and interesting."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Good location, clean and functional. Just tiny."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Overall, I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean and well maintained, and the hotel provided everything needed for a comfortable visit. The main drawback was the room size. Even for Tokyo, the rooms felt quite small, which may be challenging for guests with larger luggage or those ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"It’s Exceptional. I’ll come back soon."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
"Basic hotel in a very central and convenient location. Room was good size and clean, I already knew this before booking, but just for all travelers' information, this hotel is in Kabukicho which is in the middle of a ton of love hotels."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
"The room was nice and the location was close enough for Shinjyuku busta. The taxi fee was ¥900."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bonsaicho
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Higashiomiya
Higashiomiya might not have many top sights, but Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Hikawa Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
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.
