Nishi Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Nishi Ward
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.
Hikawa Shrine
Learn about the local history of Saitama when you spend time at Hikawa Shrine. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Top hotels in Nishi Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Great spot, enjoyed stay.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Location was great. However the room was terrible! Cramped, no storage space, noisy, and the negatives could go on. The outside of the building looked like a high-rise jail block house. And the room seemed like a prison cell. We had a single double bed that was pushed up to one wall and only allowed ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
The hotel is very clean and well-maintained. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
The food was fresh everyday and was delicious. All staff were friendly and very helpful when I had questions. Close to the subway which made travel very convenient.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
The hotel was super clean and in a excellent location .
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Shinjuku Prince Hotel
Great Stay, great location. First room was standard which is tiny room. but once we upgraded to a Deluxe room , we got large and nice room
Reviewed on 8 May 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 Saitama Prefectural Museum of History 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.
