Kita Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Popular places to visit
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.
Manga Hall
Japan’s very first manga museum pays tribute to the original manga artist with a selection of his work and a free manga reading 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.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
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
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Nara: 1.5 Hour Private Kasuga Taisha Shrine Tour - World Heritage
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Tokyo Learn from Expert for a Real Matcha Experience
Top hotels in Kita Ward
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Hector is very informative about the area! Thank him for helping me out with planning the trips in Madrid and surrounding towns!!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Was very impressed by the convenient central location to Shinjuku Station. Also impressed by the excellent housekeeping staff and efficient use of space of my standard double room. It had everything I needed for my 3-night stay.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
hotel was very luxurious and clean, staff was super nice. very close to metro station and in a quiet area!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Nishi Shinjuku PREMIER
Excellent breakfast. Location is perfect.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
Regular cleaning (every 3 days). Individual bathtub.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
Clean, easy, decent location. We based mainly on price and had a good hotel for it! Only complaint would be that you can't control the Aircon per room. So it was either hot or cold.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kita Ward
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.
Higashiomiya
Higashiomiya might not have many top sights, but Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Minuma Ward
Though Minuma Ward may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Nack5 Stadium Omiya.
Nishi Ward
While there might not be top attractions in Nishi Ward, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Railway Museum and Hikawa Shrine.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
