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.

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.

The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama
The cutting edge of Japanese art, as well as masters including Monet and Gauguin, are housed in a striking modernist building with an inventive chair collection.
Things to do

Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku

Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide

Urawa Reds Football Game at Saitama Stadium 2002

Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage

Kawagoe 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide (Tokyo/Kawagoe dep)
Top hotels in Chuo Ward

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Richmond Hotel Premier Asakusa International
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
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, Nakao Shrine and Numakage 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.