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.
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.
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
Kawagoe:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage
Sake and Yakiniku Experience in Itabashi Tokyo
Kawagoe 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide (Tokyo/Kawagoe dep)
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Very helpful staff from check in to check out No issues found with room during stay Very convenient being attached the the airport limousine bus service from and to Haneda airport. Many convenience stores located in and around the hotel Luggage check in service is very helpful especially if you have ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
We were lucky to get a nice person at the hotel reception on our second in person request to have an early check in. They mentioned that if we became hotel members at no cost then we could check in at 11am. An email request a day before had received a negative response which funnily came through ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
We stayed here for two non-consecutive nights, first after a full day at DisneySea. The location is very convenient for Disney; 3 subway stops (~15 min). Shiomi Station is across the street (a 2 min walk). Exploring other parts of Tokyo requires a line transfer, which isn’t ideal with tired kids, ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Excellent air conditioning, very quiet.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Very convenient and cleanly.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Asakusa View Hotel
Thank you so much for making our stay so enjoyable. Happy to return to the hotel when next we’re visiting Japan
Reviewed on 16 Dec 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, 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.
