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.

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.

Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
Things to do

Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!

Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide

Private Beginner Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo

Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku

Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
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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 Hikawa Shrine or Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
- Iwatsuki Castle Park
- Musashidai Rokuten Shrine
- Tokyo Disneyland®
- Tokyo DisneySea®
- Tokyo Skytree
- Shibuya Crossing
- Tokyo Tower
- Sensoji Temple
- Tokyo Bay
- Tokyo Big Sight
- Tokyo Imperial Palace
- Toyosu Market
- Nippon Budokan
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Ghibli Museum
- Saitama Super Arena
- Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Ueno Zoo
- University of Tokyo
- Yoyogi Park
- DiverCity Tokyo Plaza
- KidZania Tokyo
- Isetan Department Store Shinjuku