Iwatsuki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Saitama Super Arena

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 Super Arena
Omiya Park

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 Park
Omiya Bonsai Art Museum

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.

Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
Nack5 Stadium Omiya

Nack5 Stadium Omiya

J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.

Nack5 Stadium Omiya
Keyaki Hiroba

Keyaki Hiroba

Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.

Keyaki Hiroba
The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama

The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama

The cutting edge of Japanese art, as well as masters including Monet and Gauguin, are housed in a striking modernist building with an inventive chair collection.

The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama

Activities

Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage

Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage

AU$126
per adult
Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP

Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP

AU$85
per adult
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide

Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide

AU$298
per adult
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Bonsai Museum & Bonsai Experience

Bonsai Museum & Bonsai Experience

AU$448
per adult
Bonsai Museum & Bonsai Experience
From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour

From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour

AU$100
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
Kawagoe: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO

Kawagoe: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO

AU$48
per adult
Kawagoe: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO
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Our pick of the best Iwatsuki Hotel Deals

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is AU$385 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$385
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,033 reviews)
"Amazing location, beautiful property. Only downside was bed was very hard."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is AU$200 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$200
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 15 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,283 reviews)
"The property was conveniently located near the train. The staff was friendly and helpful. My only gripe was the bathroom was small and the tub was very high to climb into."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Asakusa View Hotel

Asakusa View Hotel

4 out of 5
3-17-1 Nishiasakusa, Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is AU$255 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$255
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"I really liked this hotel. But the extra fees and children not being aloud at the pool were unexpected. Our daughter was very disappointed about not being aloud at the pool. I wish these things were more clear. But the rooms and service were great."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Asakusa View Hotel
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is AU$419 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$419
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,874 reviews)
"Such an amazing stay we were so impressed with the hotel and room we had everything was clean and the staff was very nice and helpful. It was a perfect relaxing spot after being out all day the onsen offered a amazing relaxation and was clean.The hotel is right next to a train station and had a Family ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower

3 out of 5
1-11-10 Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is AU$130 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$130
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,648 reviews)
"Clean room but small"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nishi Shinjuku PREMIER

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nishi Shinjuku PREMIER

4 out of 5
6-12-39, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is AU$365 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$365
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,029 reviews)
"Great location, clean but too small kind of claustrophobic"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nishi Shinjuku PREMIER
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Other neighbourhoods around Iwatsuki

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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.

Minuma Ward
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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.

Higashiomiya
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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.

Bonsaicho
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Midori Ward

If you're spending some time in Midori Ward, Saitama Stadium 2002 and Nakao Shrine are top sights worth seeing.

Midori Ward
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Kita Ward

If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Kita Ward
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Omiya

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Omiya

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