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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Tokyo: Indoor Kimono Photo Shoot with Easy Dressing & Props
Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Traditional Sweets
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Top hotels in Sakura Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
My 1st official hotel stay in Japan. We stayed here and would recommend it since it’s centralized in shinjuku Tokyo. Many restaurants and lively activities to do daily!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Breakfast was ok, eggs were cold, salad variety was limited Check in again took a long time
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Great
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Clean room, nice staff
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Beautiful hotel very nice very close to shopping easy to get to the train station ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Friendly and very helpful staff
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sakura Ward
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park 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.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba 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 Nack5 Stadium Omiya or Saitama Super Arena.
Midori Ward
If you're spending some time in Midori Ward, Saitama Stadium 2002 and Nakao Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
