Iwatsuki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Saitama Super Arena

Saitama Super Arena

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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
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
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

Activities

Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide

Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide

AU$297
per adult
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Sumo Stable Intimate Morning Practice

Sumo Stable Intimate Morning Practice

AU$222
per adult
Sumo Stable Intimate Morning Practice
Bonsai Experience at the Most Sacred Place for Bonsai in Japan

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
Bonsai Museum & Bonsai Experience

Bonsai Museum & Bonsai Experience

AU$425
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$85
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
Tokyo Warner Bros. Studio Tour Harry Potter's Creation E-Ticket

Tokyo WB. Studio Tour Harry Potter's Creation E-Ticket Optional

AU$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tokyo WB. Studio Tour Harry Potter's Creation E-Ticket Optional
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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$257 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$257
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,125 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Staff was really nice."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
4.5 out of 5
2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is AU$647 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$647
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 10 restaurants, and 5 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,211 reviews)
"Great property for travelers to Japan for the first time. Easy access to Shinjuku and all its modes of transportation across Tokyo and beyond. Hotel has great food options from fine dining to a 7-11 for a jet lag snack. Hotel has buses included for free to Tokyo Disney (book ahead of time) and airport ..."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
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$154 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
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! (2,611 reviews)
Reseña
"Hotel limpio, cómodo y con todo lo necesario. Las habitaciones son pequeñas si lo comparamos con el estándar occidental, pero funcionales y bien organizadas. La ubicación es buena, aunque la caminata hasta la estación de metro (dependiendo de tu paso) toma entre 10 y 15 minutos… y si estás cansado, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is AU$315 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$315
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,709 reviews)
"Whole staff from registration, housekeeping, and breakfast staff was excellent. Everyone was professional and kind. The whole property was well manicured, and very clean. Train station less than 5 minute walk to your Tokyo adventure."

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 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$137 per night from 6 May to 7 May
AU$137
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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! (4,523 reviews)
"There were assistants available anytime I needed help. However I didn’t like that the restaurants were always booked whenever I wanted to eat or even the bars. They said I needed reservations for the bar"

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
4 out of 5
2-14-5 Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Fully refundable
The price is AU$205 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$205
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,175 reviews)
Amazing hotel
"Absolutely loved our stay here. The room was spacious and had amazing views. Amenities were restocked every day and everywhere was well maintained. We arrived very early (9am!!) after a 14 hour flight and were allowed into our room at 11am at no extra cost which was an absolute godsend. Perfect location. ..."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
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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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