Urawa Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Visit Urawa Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Tokyo: Heirinji Temple Monks’ Path & Forest Meditation Walk
Tokyo Ikebukuro Walking Tour Feat 7 Lucky Gods
Ikebukuro: 3-Hour Unique Lucky Gods Stamp Rally Walking Tour
Top hotels in Urawa Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Small room.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Hotel had lots of food options which was nice. There isn’t ac, it is just one of those small humidifier machines. The rooms are very damp and musty; quite warm at night.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
The buffet breakfast was very good, but usually a long line to get in. Aside from that, the hotel restaurants were overpriced and/or indifferent quality. There were very few other cheap or good restaurants within an easy walk/ Aside from that the stay was good. even had room to open our luggage in ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
This was our second stay at this hotel and still our fav place to stay in Tokyo. Lovely rooms (albeit small) and incredibly helpful staff.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Bonne localisation près de la gare Kinschisho.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Everything was convenient and staff was professional and friendly.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Urawa Ward
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
Midori Ward
If you're spending some time in Midori Ward, Saitama Stadium 2002 and Nakao Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
