Nishi Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nishi Ward
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.
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.
Keyaki Hiroba
Shopping, nightlife and a variety of festivals, as well as a famous Christmastime light display, are right next to Saitama Super Arena.
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.
Activities
Bonsai Tour & Experience at the Most Sacred City for Bonsai in JP
Private Omiya Bonsai Village Tour with Licensed Guide
From Tokyo: Kamakura and Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Wagyu & Sake 8 Course Tasting Dinner in Shinjuku
Our pick of the best Nishi Ward Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods around Nishi Ward
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Omiya
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Omiya. You might want to make time for a stop at Saitama Super Arena or Hikawa Shrine.
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.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
- Tokyo Dome
- Tokyo Skytree
- Tokyo Tower
- Shibuya Crossing
- Tokyo Bay
- Tokyo Imperial Palace
- Sensoji Temple
- Nippon Budokan
- Yokota Air Base
- Saitama Super Arena
- Roppongi Hills
- Ghibli Museum
- Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
- Meiji Jingu Shrine
- Waseda University
- Ueno Park
- Ajinomoto Stadium
- Yomiuriland
- Tokyo International Forum
- Ueno Zoo
- National Stadium
- Yoyogi Park
- Ginza Six
- University of Tokyo
- Shiba Park
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
- Meiji Jingu Stadium
- Shinnyo-en Head Temple
- Tsukiji Outer Market
- Sunshine City Shopping Mall