Chuo Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
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 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.
Things to do
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
Cute Character Bento Making Experience in Ikebukuro
Yokohama Private 2 hours Tour for those who are a little worried
Top hotels in Chuo Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Fabulous location - fabulous team.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Breakfast menu was very good. The only problem was the waiting in line each day, even though we tried to find the best timing. The staff was working very hard to try to accomodate, but, i guess the facility was not designed for such a big people flow. The room was little but always clean with pj ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Tidy and convenient! Will stay again.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Beautiful hotel and very clean room.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
The room was smaller than on a cruise, lithe bed took up pretty much the entire room, and the bathroom was ridiculous. You had to lean over the toilet to brush your teeth and I’m not exaggerating. I cannot believe it cost as much as it did.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
I'm not the kind of person to leave 5 stars for a largely uneventful stay. I found the staff, breakfast, and facilities to be exellent, just as the photos displayed them. They are very accommodating, and I just love it here. Had it not been for my partner, I'd have spent several days lying around ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo Ward
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
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.
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.
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.