Urawa Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Urawa Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Things to do
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
Kawagoe:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour
Top hotels in Urawa Ward
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
The hotel is nice, though the room is a bit small. We stayed there twice during our recent trips. During our first stay, the bathroom had mold on the tiles. On our second stay, the bathroom was cleaner, but it still had an unpleasant, not-so-fresh smell—I ended up spraying perfume to make it ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Staff was very helpful and you are right in the middle of all the action in shinjuku
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Very convenient location!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
All of the above
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
Room was good size for Japan, staff were wonderful, breakfast was delicious with lots of variety, great location and very clean.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Room clean. Reception staff friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Urawa Ward
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.
Midori Ward
If you're spending some time in Midori Ward, Saitama Stadium 2002 and Nakao Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
