Minami Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Activities
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Tokyo: Traditional Backstreets Yanaka Walking Tour
Kawagoe:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Our pick of the best Minami Ward Hotel Deals
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
This is located in the CENTER of Shinjuku. The RED LIGHT DISTRICT. I was unaware of this. The entrance is tricky. The rooms were clean. The staff though useful had a lot of trouble talking to me in english. There is some noise you can hear from your hotel at all times. Not an issue for me but can ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Room was fine for three people but bathroom was small. Water slow to drain in sink but otherwise hotel was good and in a very good location.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Very close to Shinagawa Station yet still a very quiet room. Lots of amenities nearby including restaurants, 7 Eleven, drug store... Only downside was the room was a bit warm and A/C was not very effective.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Clean and spacious room and very friendly staff. I accidentally left some stuff behind and they kept my stuff for me. After calling them first to confirm, I was able to stop by a few days later to pick it up. I really appreciate the service and extra care. The hotel is away from the touristy spots. ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Unbelievably exceptional place to stay around Tokyo. Staff were incredible, accommodations were unbelievable, public bathhouse was immaculate. When we come back to Tokyo we will stay here again
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
It was perfect
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
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.
Midori Ward
If you're spending some time in Midori Ward, Saitama Stadium 2002 and Nakao Shrine 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.
Shintoshin
If you're spending some time in Shintoshin, Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba 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 Nack5 Stadium Omiya or Saitama Super Arena.
