Bonsaicho Travel Guide
Saitama
Popular places to visit
Manga Hall
Japan’s very first manga museum pays tribute to the original manga artist with a selection of his work and a free manga reading collection.
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.
Saitama Stadium 2002
Catch an event at Saitama Stadium 2002 during your trip to Saitama. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour
Tokyo: Harry Potter Studio Tour & Optional Tokyo Metro Pass
Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Sweets Making
Top hotels in Bonsaicho
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Very nice hotel. Quick check in. Great location."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Excellent service. The buffet had a wonderful selection of food and drinks."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"We have stayed here multiple times and always come back. Its location makes it walkable to so many things and it’s clean - the staff is very friendly."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"This hotel is very nice, friendly staff, room was pretty spacious and clean. I appreciate that they had microwaves and laundry on site. I would definitely book this hotel again"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
"The room is very very small. Also the area is very loud. Which I guess makes sense since it is in Kabukicho."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
"Property was great with way access to metro station. Clean and modern. Staff was friendly and overall a very nice place. The only drawback was the matchbox size rooms. Even by Japanese standards it seemed tiny. Otherwise 5 star"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bonsaicho
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.
Minuma Ward
Though Minuma Ward may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
Higashiomiya
Higashiomiya might not have many top sights, but Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Saitama Prefectural Museum of History are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
Nishi Ward
While there might not be top attractions in Nishi Ward, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Railway Museum and Hikawa Shrine.