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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Private Shopping Tour from Tokyo Hotels to LakeTown Outlet
Private Shopping Tour from Tokyo City to Lake Town Outlet
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage
Top hotels in Iwatsuki
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
It’s nice hotel with lot’s Of restaurants close by and the fishing restaurant was FUN!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Clean room. Helpful staff. Adequate amenities. Close location to train station, restaurants, shopping & local attractions.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
This hotel was great spot! The staff are friendly and it was helpful that they spoke English. The hotel is very close to the train stations, many convenience stores and restaurants nearby. The room is small (like most hotels in Tokyo) but definitely fine for 2 adults. This hotel is in the red light ...
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Good location with large room sizes and accomodations. Very helpful and friendly staff
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
The room itself was fine, and I appreciated the daily towel changes even though housekeeping wasn't expected for our three-night stay. However, the breakfast experience was subpar. It was the same every day and lacked variety. Specifically, the absence of bread or toast and the very limited pastry ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
Room was nice and clean. Location was right next to some beautiful parks and had a festival going on just around the corner. It was my own fault for not double checking that their pool is seasonal and closed after September. Overall good rooms and staff and it provides everything you would need while ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 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.
