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.
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.
Things to do
Urawa Reds Football Game at Saitama Stadium 2002
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Saitama: Coffee Roasting Experience and Hikawa Shrine Tour
Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit
Top hotels in Iwatsuki
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
I wish the Godzilla terrace was open. The beds are very hard like a board. Great location in the heart of Shinjuku. Good access to subway and train. The limousine bus stop to and from the airport is one block away.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Clean room, very good A/C, good water pressure, easy check in and check out. 10 mins walk to Shinjuku station. Lots of places to eat inside the building
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
everything went very well
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Clean place and very quiet
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Look no more, this is the hotel you want to stay. Clean, Quite location, and friendly professional staff. Great amenities(includes PJ, deep bathtub,Espresso machine in room). I stayed 5nights, I have no complain but complements only for this hotel, I am looking forward my next stay here. There is ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
APA HOTEL Roppongi Six
Wonderful and helpful staff. Amenities provided were exactly what was needed. Located in a central spot perfect for touring
Reviewed on 16 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 Hikawa Shrine or Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
