Name: Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Price range: CA $84
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

Find the best Saitama areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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

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

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Kita Ward

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

Chuo Ward

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

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Higashiomiya

When in Higashiomiya, you can plan a visit to Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Hikawa Shrine, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Candeo Hotels Omiya

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

CA $100

CA $111 total

Jul 7 - Jul 8

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! (1,020 reviews)

"Room size is better than average. However room settle and bed height are low, makes getting up and down to sit difficult for senior. Bed firmness could.be better."

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

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

CA $150

CA $181 total

Jun 24 - Jun 25

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! (5,103 reviews)

"Fantastic hotel! Rooms rather small but what I would expect in Tokyo, lovely staff and great amenities. Would stay again!"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

3-2-9 Nishishinjuku Tokyo Tokyo-to

CA $84

CA $102 total

Jun 14 - Jun 15

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! (4,075 reviews)

"Easy to check in and out. Good options to store luggage. The room was small but had good amenities and was cleaned daily. Convenient location close to shinjuku station and has convenience stores in building."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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 Tokyo Skytree are located ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (494 reviews)

"Clean room and very friendly staff. Great location for food and shopping!"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

MONday Apart Premium Ueno

1-7-6 Kitaueno Tokyo Tokyo

Stay at this aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (623 reviews)

"The front desk staff were very polite, the room was very clean, and the location was convenient."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

KOKO HOTEL Residence Asakusa Tawaramachi

2-8- Kotobuki Tokyo Tokyo

Stay at this aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (524 reviews)

"We were traveling with 6 people and it was hard to find a room for us with reasonable price. Koko hotel was just right fit for us. The location was great. There is seven eleven right there and we probably went at least once a day. The room was so roomy and kitchen, big fridge, microwave, oven toaster ..."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026

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