Kita Ward Travel Guide
Saitama
Popular places to visit
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.
Manga Hall
Japan’s very first manga museum pays tribute to the original manga artist with a selection of his work and a free manga reading 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.
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.
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
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
Tokyo to Kawagoe A Little Edo Cultural Day Tour with Guide & Car
Top hotels in Kita 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
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Beautiful hotel and very clean room.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Breakfast was excellent! Staff was very friendly!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Great Location
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
I had dinner at the restaurant, and the food was fresh; however, I did not try their breakfast. The area is pretty busy, and if you're looking for a calmer place, I wouldn't recommend it. Still, restaurants and shops are open until 5am around the area.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kita Ward
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.
Higashiomiya
Higashiomiya might not have many top sights, but Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Minuma Ward
Though Minuma Ward may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shimin no Mori and Omiya Bonsai Art Museum.
Nishi Ward
While there might not be top attractions in Nishi Ward, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Railway Museum and Omiya Bonsai Art Museum.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.