Name: Asakusa View Hotel
Price range: $104 total
Rating: 8.8

Explore glorious parks, attend a J-League soccer match, watch a J-pop concert in this busy commuter city and find museums dedicated to bonsai, manga and trains.

Created from the merger of three cities, Saitama is an exciting city that is perfectly situated for a daytrip from Tokyo. Enjoy the city’s parks, museums, family-friendly entertainment attractions and delicious cuisine. Saitama is the capital of Saitama prefecture. Venture deeper to discover a region teeming with ancient shrines and outdoor adventures amid multicolored landscapes.

The 168-acre (68-hectare) Omiya Park, famous for its cherry blossom trees and red pine forest, is a great place to start. Visit the 2,000-year-old Hikawa Shrine and meet varied wildlife at the free Omiya Park Zoo. Get active at the sports fields of riverside Akigase Park and swim at the summer pool of Shirakobatosuijo Park. Yono Park dazzles with its cherry blossoms and roses.

Delve into the evolution of Japan’s railroads via interactive exhibits at the Railway Museum. Learn about manga comics at the Saitama Manga Museum. Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore showcases the city’s artists, cultures and lifestyles. The Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Omiya Bonsai Village provide an excellent introduction to the art of bonsai tree cultivation.

If you are in the mood for shopping, the AEON LakeTown mall offers national and international fashion labels such as Uniqlo and Zara. Cocoon City has additional global retails and a cinema. Join 37,000 adoring fans at the Saitama Super Arena for performances by popular J-pop bands. Paint your face red for a Urawa Red Diamonds soccer match at Saitama Stadium.

Like everywhere in Japan, the people of Saitama take their cuisine seriously. Sample unagi kabayaki (grilled eel), which originated on the rivers and swamps of the Urawa Ward during the Edo era. The Iwatsuki Ward is the birthplace of tofu ramen.

Trains depart regularly for the 25-minute journey from Tokyo Station to Saitama’s Omiya Station. Use the city as a base for touring fascinating sights, such as the Chichibu Kannon Pilgrimage, Kita-in Temple and Nagatoro Iwadatami Rocks in Saitama prefecture.

Where to stay in Saitama

Omiya

Home to the revered Hikawa Shrine, this neighborhood boasts a rich cultural heritage. Immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere and explore the shrine's historical significance.

Saitama which includes a sunset and a city

Urawa Ward

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Urawa Ward, The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Saitama Super Arena which includes a high rise building and a city

Chuo Ward

Located in northern Saitama, Chūō-ku offers easy access to Saitama New Urban Center and Saitama Super Arena. With multiple transportation options, including Kokusaikōgyō Bus and Seibu Bus, getting around is a breeze.

Shintoshin

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.

Numakage Park showing signage and a sunset

Minami Ward

Experience the thrill of horse-racing at the local track or explore the Musashi Urawa Ramen Academy theme park in this densely inhabited district. Easily accessible via multiple train lines and expressways.

Iwatsuki

While there might not be top attractions in Iwatsuki, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Saitama Stadium 2002 and Omiya Bonsai Art Museum.

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Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

3-2-9 Nishishinjuku Tokyo Tokyo-to

$93 nightly

$102 total

Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026

Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 15 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8/10 Very Good! (3,603 reviews)

Despite the thin wall, I was lcky to have a good neighbour. Makes all the difference for a peaceful rest. Staff were friendly.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo Tokyo-to

$113 nightly

$124 total

Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (4,406 reviews)

This hotel was great spot! The staff are friendly and it was helpful that they spoke English. The hotel is very close to the train stations, many convenience stores and restaurants nearby. The room is small (like most hotels in Tokyo) but definitely fine for 2 adults. This hotel is in the red light ...

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Asakusa View Hotel

3-17-1 Nishiasakusa Tokyo Tokyo-to

$95 nightly

$104 total

Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable. Happy to return to the hotel when next we’re visiting Japan

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

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KOKO HOTEL Residence Asakusa Kappabashi

3-chome-24-2 Nishiasakusa Tokyo Tokyo

Stay at this aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sensoji Temple and Tokyo Skytree are located ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (369 reviews)

Convenient place to stay, spacious and had a laundry machine within the room itself.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo

1-28-13 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo Tokyo-to

Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2,800 reviews)

We enjoyed our stay, spacious rooms with kitchen

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Rhodes Kagurazaka Hotel

1-17 Saikumachi Tokyo Tokyo

Stay at this apartment in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and slippers. Popular attractions Tokyo Dome and Tokyo Imperial Palace are located ...

7.2/10 Good! (154 reviews)

Check in instructions were pretty clear. Contact the hotel ahead of time to deliver luggage via services like Yamato. The stay was pleasant as I enjoyed the area. The bed was a bit stiff and I had an issue with the room but the staff quickly resolved it. The whole room feels more like an apartment ...

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

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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.

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.

Nack5 Stadium Omiya

J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.

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.

Keyaki Hiroba

Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.

The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama

The cutting edge of Japanese art, as well as masters including Monet and Gauguin, are housed in a striking modernist building with an inventive chair collection.