Urawa Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Urawa Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
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
Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour
Tokyo: Harry Potter Studio Tour & Optional Tokyo Metro Pass
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Top hotels in Urawa Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Well kept rooms."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Great location"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Ours Inn Hankyu
"The breakfast buffet was great. Room is small but clean and adequate for singles."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"The location is not bad but also not perfect. It is two-four blocks away from a train station. It is actually closest to the Suidobashi Station (West Exit) even though directions are often given from Iidabashi Station."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"Very difficult elevator service takes a long time to get up to your room. He has anti-suicide nets it's all right if you need somewhere cheap to stay, but I would try to find somewhere else less busy."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
"The location is excellent but the room of the Annex Tower in Prince Hotel feels significantly outdated; the rooms require a major upgrade to meet modern standards."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Urawa Ward
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
Midori Ward
If you're spending some time in Midori Ward, Saitama Stadium 2002 and Nakao Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
