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
Kawagoe 4hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide (Kawagoe Dep)
Top hotels in Kita Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Room was clean , staff was friendly and helpful did not use laundry service, breakfest was underwhelming and not that great especially for the price i paid. Other then the breakfast everything was great
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
This was our first time in Japan! We loved everything about this hotel! The location was wonderful and in a quieter part of the city. Wonderful amenities! Family mart and restaurants on the property. Shuttle to and from the airport. Government building across the street. They had an awesome Pokémon ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
This was a conveniently located hotel near 2 train stations that made it easy to get to any of the cities around the imperial palace within half an hour. The breakfast buffet was decent, though not as good as some of our other hotel stays. It’s the main reason I’m not giving a 5-star review. Otherwise ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
The pool was closed because it was ‘winter’. It must be a Canadian thing because it was not cold out. Lol
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
A bit dated but clean lodging. There was a sewage smell that persisted in the bathroom which was not pleasant. Smooth check in and check out, they were able to receive our luggage transfer bags. Very convenient location near subway, malls, grocery store, donki, and quick subway ride to Skytree. It ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Apa Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower
I didn't know how to work the AC
Reviewed on 30 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 Hikawa Shrine.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
