Shintoshin Travel Guide
Saitama
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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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
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 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.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Top hotels in Shintoshin
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Fabulous location - fabulous team.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Breakfast menu was very good. The only problem was the waiting in line each day, even though we tried to find the best timing. The staff was working very hard to try to accomodate, but, i guess the facility was not designed for such a big people flow. The room was little but always clean with pj ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Beautiful hotel and very clean room.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
The room was smaller than on a cruise, lithe bed took up pretty much the entire room, and the bathroom was ridiculous. You had to lean over the toilet to brush your teeth and I’m not exaggerating. I cannot believe it cost as much as it did.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Excellent location you can ride the train or local bus to go a different places, a great variety of restaurants. Breakfast was good
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
I had dinner at the restaurant, and the food was fresh; however, I did not try their breakfast. The area is pretty busy, and if you're looking for a calmer place, I wouldn't recommend it. Still, restaurants and shops are open until 5am around the area.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shintoshin
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
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.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
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.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Manga Hall and Omiya Bonsai Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.