Omiya Travel Guide
Saitama
Popular places to visit
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.
Hikawa Shrine
Learn about the local history of Saitama when you spend time at Hikawa Shrine. Discover the area's museums and temples.
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.
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.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Historic Town of Kawagoe – Small town of Edo 3h Walking Tour
Kawagoe Walking: A Living Merchant Town — Streets, Sweets & Faith
Saitama: Coffee Roasting Experience and Hikawa Shrine Tour
Top hotels in Omiya
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"This was a wonderful hotel to stay for our first time in Tokyo. The location is unbelievably convenient, the staff are exceptionally kind and the entire experience was exemplary. While the rooms are small, the hotel gave us everything we needed."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"The room was very tiny, but it was clean and comfortable enough for a short stay."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"I honestly did not expect much from APA hotel Ryogoku because it is a chain. But I was pleasantly surprised! My partner and I fell in love with the location and the area in general, as it is right next to the train station and local foods. And being next to the Sumo Arena was cool, because we saw ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Great amenities!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
APA HOTEL Roppongi Six
"The hotel, room very clean, breakfast does not have much options for western people. The main problem for me was the hotel location, it is far away from the main train station, I have to walk about 15min to the station."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
"Hotel and room were very good. Area is less than desirable. Streets were dirty. Nice hotel. Not so good area."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Omiya
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
