Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Chuo Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
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.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Tokyo WB Studio Harry Potter Admission and 24 Hour Subway Ticket
Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
Tokyo's Hidden Autumn Leaves: Heirinji Zen Temple & Matcha"
Tokyo: Harry Potter Studio Tour & Optional Tokyo Metro Pass
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
"Great location we enjoyed our stay. Lost of families staying"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Check in was odd - was pressured to sign up to their “membership club” in order to check in before 2 pm (we arrived around 1) even though we realised after that our room was clearly ready as they had put our suitcase (sent via the luggage service Japan has) in our room already."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"We did not expect this to be a large room but it's quite small compared to other hotels we stayed in this area previously. The bathroom area is very small but functionally good. Hotel provided daily free-of-charge 1 bottled water for each registered occupant, which was convenient for guests. Location ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
"Great hotel with spacious well thought out rooms. The rooms were clean and the onsen was nice and well maintained. Excellent value for money. The only issue I would say is that the area is a little far out which is nice because it is quiet but it makes commuting a bit more difficult."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"C’est la deuxième fois que je vais dans cet hôtel et le service est toujours aussi courtois et impeccable. L’hôtel est idéalement situé entre deux stations de métro, il y a des konbinis et des restaurants partout autour."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"Location was good. Able to get to the Yamanote and Keihen Tohoku Lines and travel around Tokyo. Bath house was nice and clean. Nice to relax at the end of of long day in a warm bath. Only wish would have been a sauna and a cold bath. Having the Lawson convenience store inside then hotel was a treat. ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Chuo 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 GMO Arena Saitama.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park are top sights worth seeing.
