Minami Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
Numakage Park
Summer or winter, there are pools to swim in and even ice rinks to take a spin on in this popular, family-friendly environment.
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.
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
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour
From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
Tokyo Same-Day Luggage Delivery - NRT & HND Airport / Hotels
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Top hotels in Minami Ward
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Clean room, amenities were great and the breakfast in the morning at 25 floor was really good
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Na
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
The room is superb,
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Ours Inn Hankyu
Great staff,, convenient location, room is comfortable with reasonable space for big luggages
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Close enough to city (2 stops away from Tokyo station). But after day surrounded by crowds and lights a welcome sanctuary to return to. Quiet location and so well sound proofed you'd never know it was a fully booked hotel. Stayed in quad room family of 4 with teens. No issues with space. Immaculately ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Excellent choice, could not ask for anything better. Staff speaks mostly Japanese with limited English speakers; however, with a smart phone translated was able to communicate effectively.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
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.
Midori Ward
If you're spending some time in Midori Ward, Saitama Stadium 2002 and Nakao Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
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.
