Castle Town Where Tradition Lives
Discover Doll Culture On Every Corner
Town Shaped By Timeless Craftsmanship
How to Get There by Train
To reach Iwatsuki Station, take the Tobu Noda Line (Tobu Urban Park Line) from Omiya Station. The journey takes about 15 minutes.
What’s It Like?
Iwatsuki, in Saitama Prefecture, is a historic town that retains the charm of a former castle town. Walking through its streets, you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period in the old townscape and narrow lanes.
Iwatsuki is also known as a “town of dolls.” Many doll craftsmen have lived here for generations, and the tradition of doll-making continues to thrive. Throughout the town, you can find artisans’ workshops and doll specialty stores, where visitors can admire beautifully crafted dolls and observe the skill of the craftsmen up close. The Ningyo(Doll) Museum offers insight into the history of dolls, their production processes, and showcases a wide variety of doll types.
With its rich history, culture, and thriving doll-making tradition, Iwatsuki is a town where simply strolling around can be a soothing experience, letting visitors feel the stories of the Edo period come alive.
Being an old town, Iwatsuki has many traditional restaurants. For lunch, you might stop by places such as Funamata, Hoteya, or Senbeiya.
