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.
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.
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 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.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Breakfast is expensive and the Godzilla patio was closed due to people climbing on him. The rooms and location were great.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Very clean and quiet room. Convenient shops and restaurants underground. Across the street there are the Government bldgs and went up to the observatory deck for a 360 view of the city.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Lots of variety in breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
I found the property to be outdated. Hotel had a odd smell.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
The large public bath was very relaxing.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
The buffet breakfast was good, the variety was impressive, with made-to order omelets with a great mix of hot dishes, fresh fruits and local specialties. The room was cleaned everyday too.
Reviewed on 1 May 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 Hikawa Shrine or Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
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.
