Nishi Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
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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.
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.
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.
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
Exclusive One-Day Tokyo Private Walking Tour with Expert Guide
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Top hotels in Nishi Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Tv remote was a tad difficult and I’m a techie so woe to the non tech people
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
The breakfast and location is great. The room is clean but it is quite small for 3 people. But overall everything is great
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Clean room, nice staff
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Friendly and very helpful staff
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Everything was excellent, can't really complain. Elevators were quite busy I suppose, but it was also Sakura season, busiest time of the year. I really enjoyed the location, in fact it was tucked just east of the major congestion areas, right next door to a massive arena (got to see Japan wrestling), ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku
Room was clean, staff were really helpful and friendly. Good location. On site grill restaurant was delicious!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi Ward
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Omiya
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Omiya. You might want to make time for a stop at Nack5 Stadium Omiya or Saitama Super Arena.
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.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
Higashiomiya
Higashiomiya might not have many top sights, but Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
