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
Urawa Reds Football Game at Saitama Stadium 2002
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
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Our pick of the best Iwatsuki Hotel Deals
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Starting to show age in the rooms and beddings
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Every thing good
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Amazing service, incredible hospitality, the rooms were nice and very organized
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
This hotel seems a lot fancier than it is. They have tons of things in your room that are super helpful (shower caps and razors) and there’s a Family Mart on the second floor so you can pick up something quick without leaving the hotel. It’s also very close to two train lines, making it convenient. ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
The room was clean and can notify if there was no need to clean. Staff was hospitable and tried their best to assist. English was not always very good. I didn’t have breakfast as part of my plan but found a City Bakery close by that served breakfast and had a wide variation and choices. Did not use ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
APA HOTEL Roppongi Six
Rooms are very small but pretty much have everything you need, wonderful property near enough train and bus stations and even better staff!
Reviewed on 14 May 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 Saitama Prefectural Museum of History 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.
