Urawa Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Urawa Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
Urawa Reds Football Game at Saitama Stadium 2002
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Tokyo WB Studio Harry Potter Admission and 24 Hour Subway Ticket
Top hotels in Urawa Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"It was so super close to anything and everything. 7/11 was downstairs. A plethora of stunning restaurants all around. Easy to get to shopping and the subway."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Ours Inn Hankyu
"Clean and perfect for a short 1 night stay"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Great location under ground walkway to Shinjuku station"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Very friendly, convenient location"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
"The room design is so stranga making us feel clostrophobic. Very small room and your view from the bed is the very ugly looking round cabinets. Doesn’t have a coffee maker in the room but they give you a kettle. The location though is convenient and a 2 minute walk to the Shinagawa station. The carpets ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"Great stay. Clean room, helpful staff. Great services. A/C was great!"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Urawa Ward
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.
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.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park are top sights worth seeing.
