Iwatsuki Travel Guide
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
Catch an event at Saitama Super Arena during your trip to Saitama. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
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
After visiting Omiya Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Saitama. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Omiya Bonsai Art Museum during your trip to Saitama. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
Catch an event at Nack5 Stadium Omiya during your trip to Saitama. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Iwatsuki
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
I ran the 2026 Tokyo Marathon and this hotel was a 5-10 minute walk to the start line. The hotel is located near the train line and plenty of good restaurants. I suggest paying extra for the breakfast which offered a buffet and cooked to order American style egg dishes
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
The good parts: The front desk staff were very helpful when I needed to call the airline on a local Japanese telephone number, allowing me to use the front desk phone without charge. The location is convenient for this price point. There is an underground passageway from Shinjuku station straight ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
The space is decent considering its price and location, The staff is friendly, and there are some decent amenities around the complex. The rooms are kept clean, but the conditions are okay. There is a convenience on the complex as well. The gym is great, and the fact that it’s connected to the Shinagawa ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Our entire experience with this hotel was phenomenal. The rooms were clean and the staff was extremely polite and helpful. Will come back here again
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Espectacular is just a little far from shibuya.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
The staff is so nice 😍 and the hotel is very great.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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 Hikawa Shrine 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.
