Urawa Ward
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.
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.
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 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
From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour
Tokyo: Private Origami Class with a Certified Instructor
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Tokyo Ikebukuro Walking Tour Feat 7 Lucky Gods
Top hotels in Urawa Ward
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Staff was absolutely amazing. We decided after the first night to upgrade to one of the Godzilla rooms which was a little more spacious. The deep soaker bathtub was amazing! The only thing we missed out on was going outside to see the Godzilla head since it was closed for restoration.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
I've stayed at this hotel many times & the primary reason is the GREAT breakfast buffet. Althought the rooms tend to be on the smaller side, the breakfast makes you forget any downside of staying at this hotel! I'll be back next month!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
The location is great 5-10 min walk to about 5 different train lines. Rooms are big for Tokyo and clean with free water daily. It’s also very quiet, we never heard anyone else on our floor coming or going. And the staff are very friendly as well. Laundry room was a nice touch with machines that wash/dry ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Rooms comfortable, but very dated, and generally quite shabby. Hotel is split across numerous different annexed levels. Had to skip the breakfast service due to huge queue/ inadequate provision for number of guests. This hotel needs renovation.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Value for money good location. Some staffs english was limited but i have no japanese. Would stay again
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Excellent hotel with large rooms (for Japan). Staff was accommodating and facilities were excellent. Ate breakfast one morning at the hotel and it was an incredible spread of both western and Japanese items.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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, Keyaki Hiroba and Saitama Super Arena 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.
