Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
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.
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
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
Kawagoe:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Sake and Yakiniku Experience in Itabashi Tokyo
Kawagoe 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide (Tokyo/Kawagoe dep)
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Very spacious, very clean, right in the heart of shinjuku. The cleaning staff were amazing.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Eating at the hotel was surprising. The prices in Japan usually include the service charge and taxes. This hotel does not do this and you end up with a 20 % surprize charge
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
The room was clean and decent sized. The staff was very friendly and helpful to two non Japanese speakers. The area is quiet and more of a business district, but it’s a very short walk to Shinjuku station and the surrounding fun areas. We were very happy with our stay.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
Great location. The staff were extremely nice. The hotel was very informational about Japan culture. The only downside was the Buffet restaurant, it wasn’t that great. But there were plenty of amazing restaurants walking distance.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Not a lot of good options near hotel, hotel restaurant only offers buffet fir breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Asakusa View Hotel
Great location, friendly staff and very helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo Ward
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
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.
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.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Nakao Shrine and Numakage Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
