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
"Very nice property. Helpful staff. Spotless and clean but rooms are much smaller than the other hotels I stayed in. No work space/desk."
Reviewed on 2026/6/21
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"We did not expect this to be a large room but it's quite small compared to other hotels we stayed in this area previously. The bathroom area is very small but functionally good. Hotel provided daily free-of-charge 1 bottled water for each registered occupant, which was convenient for guests. Location ..."
Reviewed on 2026/6/21
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
"Great hotel with spacious well thought out rooms. The rooms were clean and the onsen was nice and well maintained. Excellent value for money. The only issue I would say is that the area is a little far out which is nice because it is quiet but it makes commuting a bit more difficult."
Reviewed on 2026/6/21
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"C’est la deuxième fois que je vais dans cet hôtel et le service est toujours aussi courtois et impeccable. L’hôtel est idéalement situé entre deux stations de métro, il y a des konbinis et des restaurants partout autour."
Reviewed on 2026/6/21
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"Location was good. Able to get to the Yamanote and Keihen Tohoku Lines and travel around Tokyo. Bath house was nice and clean. Nice to relax at the end of of long day in a warm bath. Only wish would have been a sauna and a cold bath. Having the Lawson convenience store inside then hotel was a treat. ..."
Reviewed on 2026/6/21
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.
Chuo Ward
If you're spending some time in Chuo Ward, GMO Arena Saitama and Keyaki Hiroba 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.
