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
Kawagoe Walking: A Living Merchant Town — Streets, Sweets & Faith
Historic Town of Kawagoe – Small town of Edo 3h Walking Tour
Saitama: Coffee Roasting Experience and Hikawa Shrine Tour
Top hotels in Shintoshin
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Great location"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"The room is smaller than expected but we soon get use to it. The bathroom is so tiny and it's like a hurdle course going into the bathroom and into the bathtub. Amenities are placed at the lobby so you can choose what you need during your stay... this is good as it reduces wastage. Breakfast spread ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"This is my second time staying and I enjoyed my stay. Staffs are friendly, storing baggage process was easy and public bath was pleasant. I did enjoy stopping by the convenience store on the 2nd floor to get coffee and snacks. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Everything including breakfast was excellent except that the room size we chose was exceedingly small. I don't know if other room types may have been larger or not. It was the smallest hotel room we ever stayed at."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
APA HOTEL Roppongi Six
"Yes cool"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
"No commands it’s ok thanks"
Reviewed on 26 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 Nack5 Stadium Omiya or Saitama Super Arena.
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.
