Higashiomiya 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.
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.
Hikawa Shrine
Learn about the local history of Saitama when you spend time at Hikawa Shrine. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Top hotels in Higashiomiya
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Good location but dingy just outside the front with a bunch of homeless people. lacking in amenities ( gym , spa , business center , dining options) most functions are self service which are missing the human touch in my opinion. Room was comfortable but Could be better
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Nice hotel. Good service!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Great hotel
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
close to subway stations; onsite convenience store has some delicious food; staff are welcoming and very professional. Strongly recommend.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku
I booked to be near to the Tokyo Marathon starting line, it was just 5 minutes away. I like the location, nice staff, very clean, and good food for dinner.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
The room, though small, was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. The staff were friendly. There is a Family Mart across the street and a 711 around the corner, as well as a Don Quijote. Kabukicho is known as a “bad” area, but I did not feel unsafe at any time walking from Shinjuku ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashiomiya
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.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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 Omiya Bonsai Art Museum.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
