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.

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 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.

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

Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku

From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour

Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!

Tokyo Learn from Expert for a Real Matcha Experience
Top hotels in Nishi Ward

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Have stayed countless number of times and the hotel is great overall. However the amenities could be better as it's really lacking in terms of personal care. Location wise i great, almost everything in kabukicho is in walking distance.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
My entire 7 days at the hotel was amazing. Staff was ve
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
SPOTLESS QUIET CLEAN 3RD STAY THERE
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Prince Park Tower Tokyo - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, LVX Collection
Beautiful night view w
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku
The Knot Tokyo was Amazing!! Great location awesome staff Top Knoch Brekke. Very clean room we stayed with these guys a total of 3 nights, one night on arrival then two nights after hukuba. I would recommend the knot to everyone. Great job guys we will be staying here again for sure !
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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 Hikawa Shrine 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.

