Sakura Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Sakura Ward
Popular places to visit
Akigase Park
On Sunday afternoons, Saitama’s families and their dogs flock to this park for picnics, barbecues and views of Mount Fuji.
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.
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
Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo
Exclusive One-Day Tokyo Private Walking Tour with Expert Guide
Top hotels in Sakura Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
nice hotel and I loved the godzilla theme.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Great breakfast, guest laundry decent.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
The location is great 5-10 min walk to about 5 different train lines. Rooms are big for Tokyo and clean with free water daily. It’s also very quiet, we never heard anyone else on our floor coming or going. And the staff are very friendly as well. Laundry room was a nice touch with machines that wash/dry ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Rooms comfortable, but very dated, and generally quite shabby. Hotel is split across numerous different annexed levels. Had to skip the breakfast service due to huge queue/ inadequate provision for number of guests. This hotel needs renovation.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
The staff is friendly and efficient, beautiful view of the sky tree, close to subway and JR lines, great dining and shopping options around the hotel, very comfortable room and a tasty buffet to start your day.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Excellent hotel with large rooms (for Japan). Staff was accommodating and facilities were excellent. Ate breakfast one morning at the hotel and it was an incredible spread of both western and Japanese items.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sakura Ward
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park 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.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Keyaki Hiroba and Saitama Super Arena 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 Hikawa Shrine or Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
Midori Ward
If you're spending some time in Midori Ward, Saitama Stadium 2002 and Nakao Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
