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
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
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Top hotels in Urawa Ward
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Hector is very informative about the area! Thank him for helping me out with planning the trips in Madrid and surrounding towns!!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Was very impressed by the convenient central location to Shinjuku Station. Also impressed by the excellent housekeeping staff and efficient use of space of my standard double room. It had everything I needed for my 3-night stay.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Best things about this hotel is the breakfast buffet and easy access to Shinagawa station where you can board Shinkansen. There are also plenty of restaurants and shops. The rooms in Annex tower high floors are decent size with views. Bathroom needs updating.
Reviewed on 15 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
Awesome place to stay. So conveniently close to a train station, literally a 2 minute walk. And only 15-30 min train ride to any major city. Super market close by, 7 eleven close by. Location is super convinient. Hotel was really nice. The rooms were spacious, the staff was super nice. Hotel breakfast ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
hotel was very luxurious and clean, staff was super nice. very close to metro station and in a quiet area!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
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.
