Nishi Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Nishi Ward
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.
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.
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 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
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Tokyo: Indoor Kimono Photo Shoot with Easy Dressing & Props
Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Traditional Sweets
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Top hotels in Nishi Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
nice hotel and I loved the godzilla theme.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Great breakfast, guest laundry decent.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
The location is great 5-10 min walk to about 5 different train lines. Rooms are big for Tokyo and clean with free water daily. It’s also very quiet, we never heard anyone else on our floor coming or going. And the staff are very friendly as well. Laundry room was a nice touch with machines that wash/dry ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
The staff is friendly and efficient, beautiful view of the sky tree, close to subway and JR lines, great dining and shopping options around the hotel, very comfortable room and a tasty buffet to start your day.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Perfectly located to explore Shinjuku and nearby the train station. Good food, nice staff, only the property is a little old, but overall, nice place
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
I did not eat in the restaurant in the APA tower.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi Ward
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Keyaki Hiroba and Saitama Super Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
