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
Tokyo: Indoor Kimono Photo Shoot with Easy Dressing & Props
Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Traditional Sweets
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Top hotels in Bonsaicho
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
I loved this place. It was very centered because of it’s vibrant nightlife. Would completely recommend
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Breakfast is good.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Clean, staff was helpful, and it accommodated my family and I well.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Friendly and very helpful staff
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Room was clean but quite small as expected. The pillows were flat and hard. Check in was a little cumbersome but eventually the staff helped us out.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku
Great breakfast, location and staff
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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 Manga Hall 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 Omiya Bonsai Art Museum.
