Nishi Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
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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.
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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
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
Kawagoe:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Tokyo Learn from Expert for a Real Matcha Experience
Top hotels in Nishi Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Very clean and great area for fun
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
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Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Asakusa View Hotel
Clean room and generously sized room. Excellent staff. Close to train station, dining, and entertainment options
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
Clean and quiet room. The Spa and Pool were nice. The convenient store on the 2nd floor was the best!
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nishi Shinjuku PREMIER
We love our staying!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Dinning option in the area. Located between the train station and subway line. Clean and adequately sized rooms. Would book again.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
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 Hikawa Shrine or Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
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 Manga Hall 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.
Nishi Ward Travel Guide
- Mihashi Sogo Park
- Tokyo Dome
- Tokyo Skytree
- Tokyo Tower
- Shibuya Crossing
- Tokyo Bay
- Sensoji Temple
- Tokyo Imperial Palace
- Yokota Air Base
- Waseda University
- Ghibli Museum
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Roppongi Hills
- Nippon Budokan
- Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Tokyo Midtown
- Saitama Super Arena
- Ajinomoto Stadium
- Yomiuriland
- National Stadium
- University of Tokyo
