Urawa Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
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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.
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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
Things to do
Kawagoe:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Top hotels in Urawa Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Room a little small for a single
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Convenience and service
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Clean rooms. Funky smell in the bathrooms.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Beautiful hotel and great service. Clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
The room was clean and, although it was smaller than your average American hotel room, it was the perfect size for two people. This location in particular was the perfect distance from great food and the train station so it was a great spot to stay.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Decent sized, clean modern room, with great service.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
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.
Urawa Ward Travel Guide
- The Museum of Modern Art
- Tokyo Dome
- Tokyo Skytree
- Tokyo Tower
- Tokyo Imperial Palace
- Sensoji Temple
- Tokyo Bay
- Shibuya Crossing
- Nippon Budokan
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Roppongi Hills
- Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Tokyo Midtown
- Saitama Super Arena
- Waseda University
- Toyosu Market
- Ghibli Museum
- Yomiuriland
- National Stadium
- Ajinomoto Stadium
- University of Tokyo
- Ginza Six
- DiverCity Tokyo Plaza
