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.
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.
Hikawa Shrine
Learn about the local history of Saitama when you spend time at Hikawa Shrine. Discover the area's museums and temples.
Activities
Kawagoe:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Tokyo: Traditional Backstreets Yanaka Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Nishi Ward Hotel Deals
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Great location but small, dated rooms and extremely difficult to get to the hotel entrance or parking via car due to traffic in the area.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Location is near to many eateries and linkages to Shinjuku station. 15 mins walk to Shinjuku Station and Express Bus Terminal. Rooms are small. The room was stuffy and aircon central control. Needed a fan to ventilate the room.
Reviewed on 13 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
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Everything was good
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Located with in a 10 minute walk of the train station. The hotel is a nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku
Excellent stay! The Knot was a great base of operations for our stay. Plenty of dining choices, local convenience stores, and a park across the street. A short (0.6 mile) walk to the train station made getting around Tokyo easy. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
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 Nack5 Stadium Omiya or Saitama Super Arena.
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.
