Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
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 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.
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.
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Staff were fantastic, room was clean and had great amenities. The service was amazing and we were so happy with our choice.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
great.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
The walls were so thin, I could hear the guests in the next room coughing, sneezing or snoring. The bathroom had a weird smell.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Amazing staff and great food at the restaurants
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Great central location and easy access to trains. Good shopping mall asking for all your needs. Most importantly the hotel is very good value.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Loved my stay here! Lots of amenities provided. Loved the bath house! Buffet breakfast is excellent. I will miss staying here.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo Ward
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
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.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
