Best Hotels with Activities in Saitama

Saitama is the capital of Saitama Prefecture, a 25-minute train ride north of central Tokyo and built around the twin hubs of Omiya and Urawa stations. Families base themselves here for Saitama Super Arena concerts and Saitama Stadium 2002 football matches, then use the fast rail links into Tokyo without paying Tokyo hotel prices. Omiya adds the Railway Museum and the Omiya Bonsai Village, both easy half-day trips with kids, while Urawa's station district keeps restaurants and konbini open late for families arriving after a long travel day.