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.
Things to do
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Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
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Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
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Other neighbourhoods around Iwatsuki
Minuma Ward
Minuma Ward might not have many top sights, but Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Nack5 Stadium Omiya are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Higashiomiya
When in Higashiomiya, you can plan a visit to Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bonsaicho
While Bonsaicho isn't home to many top sights, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Hikawa Shrine are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Saitama Super Arena or Hikawa Shrine.
- Musashidai Rokuten Shrine
- Iwatsuki Castle Park
- Tokyo Disneyland®
- Tokyo DisneySea®
- Tokyo Skytree
- Tokyo Tower
- Shibuya Crossing
- Tokyo Bay
- Sensoji Temple
- Tokyo Imperial Palace
- Nippon Budokan
- Tokyo Big Sight
- Toyosu Market
- Saitama Super Arena
- Ghibli Museum
- Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Ueno Zoo
- Yoyogi Park
- DiverCity Tokyo Plaza
- University of Tokyo
- Shiba Park