Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
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.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
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.
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:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Sake and Yakiniku Experience in Itabashi Tokyo
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
The room was small but very clean. The bed was comfortable. Breakfast was amazing!!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
The room was small without storage space.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Great hotel in a prime location. Lots of activities and good restaurants. Obviously rooms were on the small side but that is to be expected from the hotels in Tokyo. However, the bathrooms and tubs were awesome! Loved soaking in the tub after a long day of walking. Staff was very quick to address ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Top notch all around. Great place to stay.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
The room was spotless and laid out in very neat manner The hotel staff were very professional and friendly. The hotel is located in a practical area not far from a train station. We had breakfast during our stay at the hotel, which was a mix of western and Japanese foods. All very good and recommended. ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Hotel was great and particularly like the onset spa after a very long flight from the US.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo Ward
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
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.
Sakura Ward
While Sakura Ward may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Saitama Super Arena and Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Chuo Ward Travel Guide
- Saitama Super Arena
- Tokyo Dome
- Tokyo Skytree
- Tokyo Tower
- Tokyo Imperial Palace
- Sensoji Temple
- Shibuya Crossing
- Tokyo Bay
- Nippon Budokan
- Yokota Air Base
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Roppongi Hills
- Waseda University
- Toyosu Market
- National Stadium
- Tokyo Midtown
- Ghibli Museum
- Yomiuriland
- Ajinomoto Stadium
- University of Tokyo
- Ginza Six
