Kita Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Popular places to visit
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.
Manga Hall
Japan’s very first manga museum pays tribute to the original manga artist with a selection of his work and a free manga reading 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.
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.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Kawagoe 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide (Tokyo/Kawagoe dep)
Mount Fuji Panoramic View and Shopping Day Tour from Shinjuku
From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour
Top hotels in Kita Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Request to have your room serviced by placing magnetic cards on the outside of your door. Ingenious. Staff is gracious."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Well located not too far from shinjuku/golden gai etc but in a quiet area....recommend pay extra for superior room with more room to open suitcases"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"I had a wonderful stay at this APA hotel in the Ryogoku area and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Japan. We stayed here from April 20th to April 30th, 2026, and had a great experience throughout our trip.The location is very convenient, and Ryogoku itself is such an amazing area. ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Great hotel"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
APA HOTEL Roppongi Six
"Clean room and friendly, helpful staff. Train stations are about 12-15 minutes walk away. There is a nearby 7 eleven, which is useful for getting basic necessities and cash from the ATM."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
"The breakfast was good but the same thing every day it would be good to mix it up a bit."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kita Ward
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.
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.
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.
Minuma Ward
Though Minuma Ward may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
Nishi Ward
While there might not be top attractions in Nishi Ward, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Railway Museum and Hikawa Shrine.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
