Iwatsuki Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Activities
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Yokohama Private 2 hours Tour for those who are a little worried
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Our pick of the best Iwatsuki Hotel Deals
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Room was new and clean. I watched a movie in the same building toho Shinjuku. Convenient to JR yet price is reasonable. I would stay again. Cons: TV has no Netflix or YouTube app. The area is a little chaotic but there is a lot of food choices.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
We were so happy we chose to stay in shinjuku at the start of our trip! Walkable to the train station and the convenience of having a family mart right on the first floor was so convenient! The rooms were a bit tight but to be expected! We have some of the best memories in this area of our trip. ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Great location. Across from train station. So much to do at hotel. Only issue was we thought we had paid for breakfast. Ended up being over $50 a day fo two people. Recommend checking in advance
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Great location, easy access to train stations. Clean and spacious room. The teppanyaki restaurant is great!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Hot bath and lavender infused sauna before an amazing breakfast was how I started each morning. Immaculate lobby and rooms- so welcoming with complimentary drink tickets, skincare, and a convenience store located within the hotel for late night snacks. It had an ATM too! Three night stay was perfect ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
close to subway stations; onsite convenience store has some delicious food; staff are welcoming and very professional. Strongly recommend.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 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 Nack5 Stadium Omiya or Saitama Super Arena.
