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.
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.
Activities
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit
Tokyo Central Crossing, Samurai Sword Cutting and Kimono Photo
Our pick of the best Iwatsuki Hotel Deals
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
The hotel was great comfortable beds, excellent location, very easy to run around town and find our way back. The staff was very nice. Definitly get the breakfast buffet, very delicious. Good way to start off the day of touring around the city. Lots of convienent stores, restaurants, and things to ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Convenient location for Shinjuku Station & Airport Express buses (which stop at hotel). Excellent breakfast (but scrambled eggs are like soup). Room (upper-level lady twin - for 2) was tiny and I kept tripping over the threshold and then down again into the tiny prefab bathroom. Deep tub to step ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Clean room, comfortable bed, helpful staff , great location!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
The staff was kind and helpful. It was a comfortable and quiet short trip. The place is accessible to everything. Thank you for making our stay wonderful and memorable. I adore their eco-friendly supply.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Great location next to Shinagawa Station! Bathrooms in the main tower were simple but overall hotel is very nice and a great value!!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
very close from station, room is clean, nice public bath
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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 Hikawa Shrine 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.
