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.
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.
Hikawa Shrine
Learn about the local history of Saitama when you spend time at Hikawa Shrine. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour
Exclusive One-Day Tokyo Private Walking Tour with Expert Guide
Top hotels in Nishi Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Close to everything"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Clean room. Nice hot water shower and bath. Air conditioning wasn’t that cold. Unfortunately for the people who do not understand Japanese, the TV did not provide YouTube or Netflix to help pass the time when we had to recuperate from a whole lot of walking."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Perfect hotel"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"TV could not stream anything, which basically made it useless - not even the native Japanese watch Japanese TV - and somehow it took a few attempts to find our luggage on the last day, which was stressful as we had a plane to catch, but all in all a positive experience"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
"Staff was very helpful during the check in process!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Roppongi Ekihigashi
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Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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 Nack5 Stadium Omiya or Saitama Super Arena.
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 Saitama Prefectural Museum of History 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.
