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.
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
Kawagoe: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Japan: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
Tokyo: Sumo Show and Experience in Shinjuku
Sunshine 60 Observatory Tenbou Park
Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Traditional Sweets
Our pick of the best Sakura Ward Hotel Deals
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
This is a lovely centrally located property. Rooms are small but clean and modern Unfortunately staff at this hotel are poorly trained and unorganized arguing with one another and barking orders at guests. Noone seems to be able to answer questions or solve problems and there is a general sense of ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Shinagawa Prince Hotel
Room was very outdated. No charger or power outlet at one of the beds. AC was inop and windows don’t open so very hot even during the colder night
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Really nice hotel with access to government building and train station
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Excellent hotel. Comfortable bed & nice quality linens and fairly spacious. All sorts of little extras provided: toothbrush, hairbrush, hairband, slippers, Nespresso coffee in room. Staff were wonderfully polite. Convenient Metro stop not far away. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
The room was fantastic, super clean and well cleaned when required, the restaurant was also great quality and the staff super helpful! Is also based in a great location, had a great stay here
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
Great staff and service
Reviewed on 7 Apr 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 Nack5 Stadium Omiya or Saitama Super Arena.
Midori Ward
If you're spending some time in Midori Ward, Saitama Stadium 2002 and Nakao Shrine are top sights worth seeing.
