Sakura Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Sakura Ward
Popular places to visit
Akigase Park
On Sunday afternoons, Saitama’s families and their dogs flock to this park for picnics, barbecues and views of Mount Fuji.
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.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Tokyo Learn from Expert for a Real Matcha Experience
Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Traditional Sweets
Top hotels in Sakura Ward
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
"Good location in Shinjuku, the rooftop bar was awesome, and breakfast buffet was amazing! I'd stay here again."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Unfortunately, the experience was below our expectations, and we would not choose to stay here again."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
"Everything was great"
Reviewed on 20 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
"I had a very good stay at Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Edmont. As a solo traveler, I especially appreciated the location. The hotel is in a central area of Tokyo with easy access to shops, markets, and restaurants. I enjoyed being able to walk around the neighborhood and even take a longer walk to Akihabara, ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"The check in was smooth, the room was clean, it was in a great spot, and has amazing amenities."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Sakura 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.
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.
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.
