Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
Numakage Park
Summer or winter, there are pools to swim in and even ice rinks to take a spin on in this popular, family-friendly environment.
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.
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.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
Activities
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Tokyo: Harry Potter Studio Tour & Optional Tokyo Metro Pass
Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo
Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Traditional Sweets
Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Sweets Making
Our pick of the best Minami Ward Hotel Deals
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Hotel was nice but surrounding area atmosphere was not."
Reviewed on 12 June 2026
Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
"Staff was incredible and the breakfast buffet was very good and diverse. Good location, but it is a little far from shinjuku station if you are walking. We took the train from the airport and walked with our luggage from shinjuku station. Worth getting a cab from that station, because its nearly ..."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Great place all good and cleane"
Reviewed on 12 June 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Clean place and close to amenities. Laundry and gym good. The only thing I did not like was breakfast, not worth the money. Other places in the area that u can go to. They should also offer shuttle services from airports, to a few point of interest places and perhaps Disney Tokyo? Subway is close ..."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Ours Inn Hankyu
"Clean and perfect for a short 1 night stay"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
"Convenient and close to the station. Lots of things to do in and around the hotel."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Minami Ward
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.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
Higashiomiya
Higashiomiya might not have many top sights, but Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Hikawa Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
