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.
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 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.
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
Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
The check in was so smooth and the staff was professional and polite. The room itself was perfect and was clean and well taken care of . I was staying on the godzilla floor and the view from the room was breathtaking. you could see the whole city for miles. I see myself coming back to this hotel ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Clean room
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Great location
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Convenient location to train, quiet, clean. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Rooms were clean and the staff were kind which made our stay pleasant.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
今回2度目のステイでしたが、スタッフの方々がとても親切でプロフェッショナル。立地もいいし、部屋も綺麗で気に入っています。空港リムジンの予約も、時間ギリギリだったにも関わらず手際良く手配していただき感謝です。また次回も泊まろうと思います。
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
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.
