Kita Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Popular places to visit
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.
Manga Hall
Japan’s very first manga museum pays tribute to the original manga artist with a selection of his work and a free manga reading 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.
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.
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 Kita Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
All good
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
We were so happy we chose to stay in shinjuku at the start of our trip! Walkable to the train station and the convenience of having a family mart right on the first floor was so convenient! The rooms were a bit tight but to be expected! We have some of the best memories in this area of our trip. ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Great location, easy access to train stations. Clean and spacious room. The teppanyaki restaurant is great!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
close to subway stations; onsite convenience store has some delicious food; staff are welcoming and very professional. Strongly recommend.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Loved the location! Many restaurants and shops nearby! Staff was amazing. Breakfast was great. Room was comfortable!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku
Breakfast was excellent, WiFi good, and consistent. Staff were outstanding, although the rooms were small by European standards. Good value overall A reasonable walk to the station though, which we didn't mind.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kita Ward
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.
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.
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.
Minuma Ward
Though Minuma Ward may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
Nishi Ward
While there might not be top attractions in Nishi Ward, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Railway Museum and Omiya Bonsai Art Museum.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
