Iwatsuki
Saitama
Visit Iwatsuki
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?
GMO Arena Saitama
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.
Saitama Stadium 2002
Catch an event at Saitama Stadium 2002 during your trip to Saitama. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
Iwatsuki Hotel Deals
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
"Great location we enjoyed our stay. Lost of families staying"
Reviewed on 2026/6/21
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Pretty awesome"
Reviewed on 2026/6/23
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Room was very clean and well maintained. The view from the hotel was wonderful to which you could see the view of the street and buildings. You can leave a card outside to replace towels, clean room, or both. There was a convenience store inside and a restaurant to eat. Very well made. Would ..."
Reviewed on 2026/6/23
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
"Great breakfast. Great proximity to the Shiomi train station."
Reviewed on 2026/6/23
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Very pleasant stay"
Reviewed on 2026/6/23
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"I'll cut to the chase: Don't stay here. We all know about the problems with APA Hotels due to the ownership, and yeah, you're doing it anyway because it's cheap. Fine, I get it. But this hotel isn't even as well-run as other APA Hotels. The biggest issue: Despite pre-paying, I received an email at ..."
Reviewed on 2026/6/23
Where to stay in Iwatsuki
Omiya
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Omiya. You might want to make time for a stop at Nack5 Stadium Omiya or GMO Arena Saitama.
Urawa Ward
If you're spending some time in Urawa Ward, The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum 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.
Higashiomiya
When in Higashiomiya, you can plan a visit to Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Chuo Ward
If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, GMO Arena Saitama and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
