Midori Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Midori Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
Hikawa Shrine
Learn about the local history of Saitama when you spend time at Hikawa Shrine. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Things to do
Urawa Reds Football Game at Saitama Stadium 2002
Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Tokyo WB Studio Harry Potter Admission and 24 Hour Subway Ticket
Ikebukuro: 3-Hour Unique Lucky Gods Stamp Rally Walking Tour
Top hotels in Midori Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"The hotel location is perfect. The facilities, size of the room were good size. They did not have all toiletries that other Hotels in Japan provide or the same category of even a lower tier hotel category. It was little disappointing that the Godzilla head terrace was close for the time we stay ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
"I have stayed at this hotel twice. On this visit I was disappointed at the lack of service and disinterest. I could not understand their lack of willingness to help. The hotel is tired and showing signs of age and lack of investment. There are better hotels in the area in the same price bracket."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Great place. We stayed in Sky Residence and was awesome."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Room and service excellent laundry was too busy and did not work out the wash dry combo machines are not efficient at all"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Ours Inn Hankyu
"Clean and perfect for a short 1 night stay"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
"The Shinagawa Prince Hotel is a family hotel with something for every age group. We have been coming for more than20 years and we discover new aspects of the quality of the service at the Prince. Mahalo nui loa,"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Midori 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.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
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.
