Name: Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Price range: ₩106,780
Rating: 8.2

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.

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.

Cityscape of Saitama New Urban Center, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

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.

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.

Shintoshin

5/5(2 area reviews)

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

Kita Ward

If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Candeo Hotels Omiya

1-401-1 Sakuragi-cho, Omiya-ku Saitama Saitama

₩117,699

₩129,469 total

May 17 - May 18

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Saitama. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)

It was beautiful. Staff was friendly and helpful. Walking distance from the train gave us plenty of choices to see and do in Tokyo.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

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

₩130,731

₩158,184 total

May 5 - May 6

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. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (4,955 reviews)

Very good location

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

3-2-9 Nishishinjuku Tokyo Tokyo-to

₩106,780

₩129,204 total

May 5 - May 6

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. ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (3,933 reviews)

Nice neighborhood, close to the major Shinjuku station. The city hall observatory just two blocks away. You can get a nice view of the city from the observatory. Lots of good restaurants inside the property.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

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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 Ueno Park are located ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (465 reviews)

The staff were super friendly and patient despite the minor language barrier. The room was very clean and tidy and all amenities were provided.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

MONday Apart Premium Ueno

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Stay at this aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (597 reviews)

This property has everything we are looking for: nice location with short walking distance to 7-11, Laswso, public transit and Ameyoko. It has in room washer/dryer, and full kitchen.

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KOKO HOTEL Residence Asakusa Tawaramachi

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9.8/10 Exceptional! (499 reviews)

We really enjoyed our stay at Koko hotels Asakusa. The hotel is in such a good location close to train lines and endless cafes and restaurant options. We were a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 children aged 8 & 6 and we loved the space and all the amenities we had in our room. The kid really enjoyed ...

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