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.
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.
Activities
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Japanese Home Cooking Class with Local Supermarket Visit
Our pick of the best Iwatsuki Hotel Deals
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Location was great
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Pros: The amenities were all very good, and the location is very convenient. There are many konbinis around (including one inside the building on the 1st floor), there's a free luggage storage area, laundry room, ATM, and restaurants. The room cleaning staff was also very nice and thorough. My room ...
Reviewed on 20 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
今回2度目のステイでしたが、スタッフの方々がとても親切でプロフェッショナル。立地もいいし、部屋も綺麗で気に入っています。空港リムジンの予約も、時間ギリギリだったにも関わらず手際良く手配していただき感謝です。また次回も泊まろうと思います。
Reviewed on 22 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.
