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.
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.
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
Historic Town of Kawagoe – Small town of Edo 3h Walking Tour
Kawagoe Walking: A Living Merchant Town — Streets, Sweets & Faith
Visit Kawagoe, the little Edo ! 45min away from Tokyo!
Top hotels in Kita Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Great location. Very busy though. Staff were phenomenal. Rooms are clean but small. But expected to be small in this area of Tokyo. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Location excellent. Lots of eating places around. Buzy building with shops. Rooms small. It’s ok for 1/2 nights stay
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
The hotel was clean and the staff was extremely nice and friendly. I would highly recommend it
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Great hotel in an excellent location.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Good location and clean although the rooms were small. The crew surprised us with their cold and lack-luster demeanor. They did not even help with bags to the room.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
Very nicely designed hotel, clean and safe. Staff is efficient and kind, they speak perfect english. Rooms are small but normal for region. Only real downside is AC is controlled for the whole building, I found the rooms could get warm.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 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 Hikawa Shrine or Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
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 Hikawa Shrine.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
