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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Sake and Yakiniku Experience in Itabashi Tokyo
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Urawa Reds Football Game at Saitama Stadium 2002
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
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, Nakao Shrine and Numakage 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.
- Saitama Super Arena
- Tokyo Dome
- Tokyo Skytree
- Tokyo Tower
- Shibuya Crossing
- Tokyo Bay
- Sensoji Temple
- Tokyo Imperial Palace
- Yokota Air Base
- Waseda University
- Toyosu Market
- Ghibli Museum
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Roppongi Hills
- Nippon Budokan
- Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Tokyo Midtown
- Ajinomoto Stadium
- Yomiuriland
- National Stadium
- Ariake Garden
- University of Tokyo