Sakura Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sakura Ward
Popular places to visit
Akigase Park
On Sunday afternoons, Saitama’s families and their dogs flock to this park for picnics, barbecues and views of Mount Fuji.
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.
Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
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.
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
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Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Let's experience the traditional Japanese culture of “Kendo”!!
From Tokyo - Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Sakura Ward Hotel Deals
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Great hotel. Room was small, but for one person it was manageable. Very clean, great amenities as convenient store was downstairs. Very close to good train station
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel is very expensive and overrated. Save yourself some time and money. Get a breakfast at 7/11 or any French bakery inside the train station. Rooms are small for a US point of view, but very large for a Japanese point of view. It's sitting next to the trains station, which makes ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
A very good hotel for a short stay, perhaps not so great for more than two or three days. The hotel is located right in the red light district of Shinjuku. Rooms are clean and reasonably spacious for Tokyo. Staff were very helpful in organizing dinner reservations and sending on suitcases to the ...
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Ours Inn Hankyu
Great staff,, convenient location, room is comfortable with reasonable space for big luggages
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Great hotel for families traveling with young kids. Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is comfortable, clean, and very convenient. Super easy access to central Tokyo and a quick ride to Disneyland. The breakfast spread is excellent with plenty of options. Highly recommend staying here!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Japanese staff were helpful. Stayed there for three times. Not clean as before. Full of people. Self-serviced lockers were all used resulting in lots of luggages being put in the lobby. Very disappointed with the recent cancellation of free shuttle bus to/from Haneda Airport. Unlikely to stay there ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sakura Ward
Minami Ward
If you're spending some time in Minami Ward, Numakage Park and Besshonuma Park 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.
Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.
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 Hikawa Shrine or 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.
