Iwatsuki Travel Guide
Saitama
Popular places to visit
Iwatsuki Castle Park
Iwatsuki Castle Park is just one of the places to see in Saitama, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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
Saitama: Coffee Roasting Experience and Hikawa Shrine Tour
Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit
Tokyo Central Crossing, Samurai Sword Cutting and Kimono Photo
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Top hotels in Iwatsuki
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Great place to stay. Only thing was that there was construction so could not use laundry room. Other than that it was perfect location, staff and clean!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"The rooms were tiny. The restroom was also tiny. The restrooms are a not ground level but elevated, not too sure how to describe it. Rooms are as basic as they come. For an iron you have to call front desk and pray someone returns one by the time you need it. XL twin bed rooms are good for 2 people, ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"Room was very clean other than a few rogue hairs in the shower. Only problem was that our rooms were not ready by the time we came to the hotel. We had to wait about 20 extra minutes before we could go into our room. Other than that, service was easy and excellent."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
"When we got to the hotel the check in was pure chaos. There were not enough rooms for many they booked and must of been around 100 people waiting in the lobby. When we got our room it was so small we couldn’t barely open our suitcase inside of it. The staff was nice but definitely over worked so ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"I loved the location of the hotel. The room was clean and a good size."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
APA HOTEL Roppongi Six
"It’s in a good location with restaurants and train stations nearby."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Iwatsuki
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.
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.
Midori Ward
If you're spending some time in Midori Ward, Saitama Stadium 2002 and Nakao Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
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.
