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.
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.
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.
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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
Things to do
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage
Kawagoe:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Tokyo Learn from Expert for a Real Matcha Experience
Top hotels in Iwatsuki
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
The location is unbeatable.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Hector is very informative about the area! Thank him for helping me out with planning the trips in Madrid and surrounding towns!!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Everything was perfect!! Thank you for your kin service
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Awesome place to stay. So conveniently close to a train station, literally a 2 minute walk. And only 15-30 min train ride to any major city. Super market close by, 7 eleven close by. Location is super convinient. Hotel was really nice. The rooms were spacious, the staff was super nice. Hotel breakfast ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Rooms were clean and the staff were kind which made our stay pleasant.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Clean, comfortable, calmer location but accessible to other parts of Tokyo.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Iwatsuki
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 Manga Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Midori Ward
If you're spending some time in Midori Ward, Saitama Stadium 2002 and Nakao Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
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.
