Midori Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Midori 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.
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.
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
From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour
Tokyo: KABUKI, BUNRAKU, etc. presented by National Theatre
From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
Tokyo: Yanaka, discover the 7 Gods of fortune
Top hotels in Midori Ward
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Despite the thin wall, I was lcky to have a good neighbour. Makes all the difference for a peaceful rest. Staff were friendly.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Excellent stay, the bathroom was fabulous with a very enjoyable bath- loved the toilet too. The room is tiny but functional. It was well equipped for a few nights in Tokyo. The view was great and the hotel is extremely central with everything on your doorstep.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Great hotel. Stayed at 34th floor with an awesome view. But bit older building
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Fabulous stay - lobby was well decorated and a lovely place to work early morning. I was able to purchase a latte to start my day. Beautiful toiletries and lotions available in the lobby and room.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Excellent air conditioning, very quiet.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
The hotel is clean and convenient, with friendly, helpful staff. It is located within walking distance of two train stations.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Midori Ward
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park are top sights worth seeing.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
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.
