Higashiomiya Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Higashiomiya
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.
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.
Hikawa Shrine
Learn about the local history of Saitama when you spend time at Hikawa Shrine. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Tokyo: Indoor Kimono Photo Shoot with Easy Dressing & Props
Tokyo Learn from Expert for a Real Matcha Experience
Top hotels in Higashiomiya
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Very nice hotel and location is very convenient. Easy access to many places to eat in the area."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Great location near the station. Check in was not as friendly as other hotels in Japan, partly due to the use of tablets and a self checkin style approach . Reception was very unhelpful with organising our luggage to be delivered to our next hotel, providing only the bare essential information and ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"The hotel was very busy due to the sumo tournament happening nearby but check in still went very quickly and as usual the rooms were clean and had lots of amenities."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Wonderful hotel! Location was great."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
"위치가 정말 좋아서 도쿄 시내 다니기에도 좋고, 근처에서 밤 늦게까지 놀기도 좋습니다"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
"It's what they say they are, compare to a holiday inn chain in the States, but exceptionally helpful staff. They'll go out of their way for you."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashiomiya
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.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall 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.
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.
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.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
