Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
Saitama Stadium 2002
Catch an event at Saitama Stadium 2002 during your trip to Saitama. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Kawagoe:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Yokohama Private 2 hours Tour for those who are a little worried
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Hotel is good and very convenient from station but service is not personalized.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Rooms were clean. Location was the best. Service was wonderful.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Clean room and convenient location.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Room was so clean. The hotel staff were very kind and provided great supports for our stay. I’m looking forward to staying with them.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Wow! Our first trip to Japan and this place is top notch! We just stayed for 4 nights and we throughly enjoyed it. I highly recommended staying here. The rooms were spotless, the staff were very helpful and the breakfast buffet is amazing! I would stay here again if I every return to Toyko. Thanks ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Good location. Easy access to 2 main train station route. Attached with the shopping mall is excellent with wide range of good food selection which better than expected. Hot spa at the same building was a plus, so comfort with reasonable charge and discount for hotel guest. Offer free shuttle to ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo Ward
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
Omiya
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Omiya. You might want to make time for a stop at Nack5 Stadium Omiya or Saitama Super Arena.
Sakura Ward
While Sakura Ward may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Saitama Super Arena and Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park are top sights worth seeing.
Bonsaicho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bonsaicho and surrounding area, you can visit Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Hikawa Shrine.
