Urawa Ward Travel Guide
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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.
GMO Arena Saitama
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.
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.
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.
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 Urawa Ward
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
"Lobby is nice and spacious. Room sizes are pretty good too for Tokyo standards but the rooms could use a facelift. Bubbling on walls can be seen."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Great hotel and great location"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
"Great place to say everybody was great hotel clean and very well kept. Also live they had there own market in lobby."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Room was small but functional. Breakfast is very good. Very good location, away from the busy areas but still close to station, there’s even an underground passage to the station!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"The staff were really helpful and prompt with every service. Check-in and out was easy and quick. Small room, but clean. Has coin laundry in the building."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"It was like no place i have ever stayed before."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Urawa Ward
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.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall 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.
Higashiomiya
Higashiomiya might not have many top sights, but Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Hikawa Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park are top sights worth seeing.
