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.
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
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Tokyo Sake Tasting with a Pro: Find Your Perfect Sake
Top hotels in Urawa 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 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.