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.

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

Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park

Tokyo: Indoor Kimono Photo Shoot with Easy Dressing & Props

Tokyo Learn from Expert for a Real Matcha Experience

Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Traditional Sweets
Top hotels in Bonsaicho

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Very nice hotel. Quick check in. Great location."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Perfect location, and very good amenities!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"The public baths were excellent for being in the city. Elevators take a bit of time so plan ahead if ypu need to be somewhere. Breakfast buffet very good. Easy to book, check in and check out. I would stay here again."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Amazing hotel. Staff spoke good English and were exceptionally helpful at check in. We arrived early from our flight and able to deposit cases with an express check in at 3.00pm. Room was equipped with more than needed and the location enabled us to visit all our shortlist of attractions conveniently ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
"The room is very very small. Also the area is very loud. Which I guess makes sense since it is in Kabukicho."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
"It’s so many of these hotels. This hotel has 2 building. It’s has opening in the middle of the building. At less you would know how warm or cold it is. This is my second time stay at APA Hotel. I ’ll would stay at APA Hotel again."
Reviewed on 24 May 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 Nack5 Stadium Omiya or Saitama Super Arena.

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 Saitama Prefectural Museum of History 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.

