Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
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.
Activities
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
Kawagoe: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO
Our pick of the best Iwatsuki Hotel Deals
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Very clean and great area for fun
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Within walking distance to main station
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Great property
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Quality and convenience of the room and hotel food overly priced a lot cheaper down the road 4 stops to Tokyo station very convenient
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
Having the public bath in hotel was a nice bonus.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Asakusa View Hotel
Sensational value. First rate hotel without sky high prices.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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.
