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.
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 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.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
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.
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
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage
Kawagoe:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Tokyo Learn from Expert for a Real Matcha Experience
Top hotels in Iwatsuki
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
The check in was so smooth and the staff was professional and polite. The room itself was perfect and was clean and well taken care of . I was staying on the godzilla floor and the view from the room was breathtaking. you could see the whole city for miles. I see myself coming back to this hotel ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Clean room
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Everything was perfect!! Thank you for your kin service
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Convenient location to train, quiet, clean. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Rooms were clean and the staff were kind which made our stay pleasant.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Clean, comfortable, calmer location but accessible to other parts of Tokyo.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 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 Manga Hall 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 Hikawa Shrine or Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
