Nishi Ward Travel Guide
Saitama



Visit Nishi Ward
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.

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.

Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.

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

From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour

From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour

Tokyo: KABUKI, BUNRAKU, etc. presented by National Theatre

Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Top hotels in Nishi Ward

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Good value
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
This was a great location. The room was super clean and well equipped for our stay. The staff went above and beyond. Definitely get the access to the Lounge.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
good service
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

The Prince Park Tower Tokyo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, LVX Collection
Staff - extremely helpful. The view from the Sky Bar was amazing!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Room was clean.. spacious for Tokyo. Free bottle water for everyone Location is superb.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Asakusa View Hotel
Absolutely loved the service everyone is so sweet, 10/10 recommend
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi Ward

Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall 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.

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.

Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.

Higashiomiya
Higashiomiya might not have many top sights, but Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
