Title: Shintoshin Travel Guide: Best of Shintoshin, Saitama Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shintoshin](https://expedia.co.uk/Shintoshin-Saitama-Hotels.0-n553248635976008127-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Saitama](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Saitama.d6048226.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Shintoshin Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shintoshin.d553248635976008127.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shintoshin Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shintoshin.d553248635976008127.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shintoshin Travel Guide ## Saitama ![Keyaki Hiroba](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532774863/48ce02e6-3251-4070-b2f9-d06bfa07206d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Keyaki Hiroba](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532774863/48ce02e6-3251-4070-b2f9-d06bfa07206d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Keyaki Hiroba](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532774863/443afbb0-cf58-4e14-95b9-736700c70ae0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Keyaki Hiroba](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532774863/cb70dfbe-8c23-4162-8bf0-c9859189088a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Saitama Super Arena featuring street scenes, modern architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103966/635b8925-0ecc-473a-a792-f573127f4bcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Shintoshin Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Saitama travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Saitama.dx6048226) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Saitama Super Arena featuring street scenes, modern architecture and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103966/635b8925-0ecc-473a-a792-f573127f4bcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saitama Super Arena 4.5/5(23 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saitama-Super-Arena-Shintoshin.d6103966.Attraction) ![Keyaki Hiroba showing street scenes and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532774863/8f07032e-754e-416a-be3c-67d83bea3caa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Keyaki Hiroba Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Keyaki-Hiroba-Shintoshin.d553248621532774863.Attraction) ![Saitama_SaitamaStadium2002_6103964_14](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103964/bcf2e697-2820-4c8e-8786-6fc2120b3b74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saitama-Stadium-2002-Midori-Ward.d6103964.Attraction) ![Omiya Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6103962/b5f250b9-a0b8-47f7-a73c-77b72901117d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Omiya-Park-Omiya.d6103962.Attraction) ![Omiya Bonsai Art Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622106901717/23434b2c-51ca-4866-b021-885c1c5e3f38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Omiya-Bonsai-Art-Museum-Kita-Ward.d553248622106901717.Attraction) ![Nack5 Stadium Omiya showing signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532774870/b8111740-1570-4c01-a7b3-bf07a693f26f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nack5 Stadium Omiya J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nack5-Stadium-Omiya-Omiya.d553248621532774870.Attraction) ### Things to do ![eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752183/88240c9c-5450-49a3-a577-27eef4de52d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eSIM: Airalo Japan Package £3 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details) ![Kawagoe: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48413725/27f4a0ed-3da9-4864-bc5d-34ca8d3d30db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kawagoe:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO £23 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kawagoefamily-friendly-kimono-yukata-experience-at-wargo.a48413725.activity-details) ![Let's keep smiling!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49743309/0e9ffdcb-cbb9-4b19-abb7-ad13e0fce5cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!! £47 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lets-experience-the-traditional-japanese-culture-of-kendo.a49743309.activity-details) ![Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48687685/d5d3919f-64f7-43b5-ba38-22769bf3c1f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP £40 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bonsai-tour-experience-at-the-most-sacred-city-for-bonsai-in-jp.a48687685.activity-details) ![Sumo Stable Intimate Morning Practice](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48883578/c5d429bb-b08a-4b67-bcc2-653cc78824c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sumo Stable Intimate Morning Practice £100 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sumo-stable-intimate-morning-practice.a48883578.activity-details) ![Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48693136/ac80d8b4-e151-4e3f-86bb-392f775451b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide £154 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-omiya-bonsai-village-tour-with-licensed-guide.a48693136.activity-details) [See all activities in Saitama](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Saitama.d6048226.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Shintoshin ![Hotel Gracery Shinjuku](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9110000/9104500/9104481/d3fbfaf3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Gracery Shinjuku 1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo Tokyo-to £100 11 Feb - 12 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (4,572 reviews) Rooms were clean. Location was the best. Service was wonderful. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=9104481&PinnedHotelID=9104481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008127) ![Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/73300/73232/6504c670_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo 3-10-8 Iidabashi Tokyo Tokyo-to £135 2 Mar - 3 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,425 reviews) Good food could be a little hotter. It was quite cold. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=73232&PinnedHotelID=73232&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008127) ![Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48700/48635/f389fb71_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main 3-2-9 Nishishinjuku Tokyo Tokyo-to £65 8 Feb - 9 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 15 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (3,718 reviews) Clean room and convenient location. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=48635&PinnedHotelID=48635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008127) ![Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15300/15215/24dab3b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo 2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku Tokyo Tokyo-to £222 13 Feb - 14 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 10 restaurants and 5 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,789 reviews) Room was big and very clean but a little outdated. HOWEVER, we had an awesome view of mount fuji. We also received 10% discount at the hotel’s restaurants, nice perk! Hotel staff is AMAZING! Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=15215&PinnedHotelID=15215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008127) ![The Prince Park Tower Tokyo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, LVX Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13300/13278/58751797_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Prince Park Tower Tokyo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, LVX Collection 4-8-1 Shibakoen Minato-ku Tokyo Tokyo-to £300 8 Mar - 9 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 7 restaurants and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,016 reviews) Book the Tokyo Tower view. You won’t be disappointed when you go to sleep with the orange hue in the background and all the other lights. It was magical having that view. The hotel is also very close to two train stations. The toilets were amazing and so was The Shop. The curry and rice dish was ... Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=13278&PinnedHotelID=13278&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008127) ![Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nishi Shinjuku PREMIER](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27050000/27048400/27048315/455c3fac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nishi Shinjuku PREMIER 6-12-39, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo Tokyo £92 8 Feb - 9 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,035 reviews) Clean well presented room. Staff were courtious and helpful. Reasonably priced. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=27048315&PinnedHotelID=27048315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976008127) [See all 5,298 properties in Shintoshin](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=07%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976008127) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Saitama-Chuo-Ward.dx553248635991220118) ![Cherry blossoms.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048226/5fc1491a-f9a5-4eab-af4b-42d56417f619.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Omiya You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Omiya. You might want to make time for a stop at Nack5 Stadium Omiya or Saitama Super Arena. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saitama-Omiya.dx55383) ![夏祭り 子供神輿 涼しくてよかったね😊](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048226/de56af7d-f1b8-45b0-953e-3b63673e562e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Urawa Ward 4/5(1 area review) While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saitama-Urawa-Ward.dx553248635939576192) ![Manga Hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532774872/6d9ee390-5486-4034-b4eb-04fc5f47bead.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bonsaicho If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bonsaicho and surrounding area, you can visit Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Hikawa Shrine. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saitama-Bonsaicho.dx823866762668584960) ![This museum has a ton of bonsai trees! Unfortunately we were only allowed to take pictures of a few. One](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048226/7895f018-9dcb-4aa8-997d-63e00b962d7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kita Ward If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saitama-Kita-Ward.dx553248635991222215) ![Akigase Park featuring a park and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532774638/4169a239-dd3b-4467-a586-84513f82a01b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sakura Ward While Sakura Ward may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Saitama Super Arena and Nack5 Stadium Omiya. 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