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.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
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.
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
No.1 Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo + Supermarket Tour
Private Tokyo Food Tour - Retro Akabane Izakaya Experience
Carve your own Jade Carvings, Jade Carving Workshop
Low-cost local pub & bar crawling
Iwatsuki Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods around Iwatsuki
Minuma Ward
Minuma Ward might not have many top sights, but Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Omiya Park 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 Omiya Park 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.
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- Tokyo Disneyland®
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- Tokyo Dome
- Tokyo Skytree
- Tokyo Tower
- Shibuya Crossing
- Tokyo Bay
- Tokyo Imperial Palace
- Sensoji Temple
- Tokyo Big Sight
- Toyosu Market
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Nippon Budokan
- Ghibli Museum
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- Roppongi Hills
- Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Waseda University
- Ueno Park
- Tokyo Disney Resort®
- Tokyo Midtown
- National Stadium
- Tokyo International Forum
- Yoyogi Park
- Meiji Jingu Stadium
- Ueno Zoo
- Tsukuba Circuit
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