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.
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.
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
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Urawa Reds Football Game at Saitama Stadium 2002
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Wagyu & Sake 8 Course Tasting Dinner in Shinjuku
Top hotels in Bonsaicho
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Jingugaien Tokyo Premier
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nishi Shinjuku PREMIER
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
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 Manga Hall 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.
- Tokyo Dome
- Tokyo Skytree
- Shibuya Crossing
- Sensoji Temple
- Tokyo Imperial Palace
- Ghibli Museum
- Ueno Park
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Nippon Budokan
- Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Yoyogi Park
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
- University of Tokyo
- Sunshine City Shopping Mall
- Tokyo National Museum
- Hibiya Park