Iwatsuki
Saitama




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.
Things to do

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

Tokyo Learn from Expert for a Real Matcha Experience

Private Mt Fuji Tour from Tokyo: Scenic BBQ and Hidden Gems
Top hotels in Iwatsuki

Shinagawa Prince Hotel
clean room, nice amenities, & friendly, helpful staff
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Great check in procesd
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Room was clean but very small . not enough space for our luggage and carry on. Staff were great
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Clean room but quite small. To be expected un the Tokyo area
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Good location. Easy access to 2 main train station route. Attached with the shopping mall is excellent with wide range of good food selection which better than expected. Hot spa at the same building was a plus, so comfort with reasonable charge and discount for hotel guest. Offer free shuttle to ...
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 Nack5 Stadium Omiya or Saitama Super Arena.

