Shintoshin Travel Guide
Saitama
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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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
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.
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
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Top hotels in Shintoshin
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Excellent hotel. Great place to stay. Rooms are quite compact but lovely and clean. Great shower and bath too. We had the lounge pass included which wasn’t explained by Expedia when we booked. This gives you unlimited hot/cold and a range of alcoholic drinks. Also snacks which went from nuts to danish ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
The good parts: The front desk staff were very helpful when I needed to call the airline on a local Japanese telephone number, allowing me to use the front desk phone without charge. The location is convenient for this price point. There is an underground passageway from Shinjuku station straight ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Our entire experience with this hotel was phenomenal. The rooms were clean and the staff was extremely polite and helpful. Will come back here again
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
The breakfast is worthwhile
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, LVX Collection
The room was bright, spacious, and kept perfectly clean. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Our room offered a stunning view of Tokyo Tower, which made our stay even more special. Breakfast was not only delicious but also a delightful start to each day. Getting around was a breeze with ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku
Attentive and respectful
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shintoshin
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
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.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
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.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Sakura Ward
While Sakura Ward may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Saitama Super Arena and Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
