Nishi Ward Travel Guide
Hiroshima
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Popular places to visit
Mitaki-dera
You can find out about the history of Hiroshima with a visit to Mitaki-dera. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Itsukushima Shrine
Learn about the local history of Hatsukaichi when you spend time at Itsukushima Shrine. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
You can study the exhibits at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.
Hiroshima Green Arena
Catch an event at Hiroshima Green Arena during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.
Atomic Bomb Dome
You can learn about the history of Hiroshima with a stop at Atomic Bomb Dome. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Hiroshima. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Nishi Ward
Hiroshima Peace Hotel - Hostel
Good basic Japanese style room very near station, lots of shops nearby. Helpful staff Damp smell in corridors but room was clean.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
OUCHI HOTEL Yokogawa
It was good
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Rooms are very small, pillows are hard and flat. The lounge access and staff are great. Proximity to be train station is awesome.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Great spot - verbal to everything. Loved the free snacks after 5pm and special cocktail. Bed was great
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
Excellent hotel in downtown Hiroshima right next to the peace Memorial and steps from public transport and great food options. The room was spacious and quiet. The mattress and pillows a little saggy but that didn't stop a great night's sleep. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Hiroshima
Great hotel for the price
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi Ward
Yokogawa
Even though there aren't top sights in Yokogawa, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like EDION Peace Wing Hiroshima. Jump on the metro at Yokogawa 1-chome Station to see more of the city.
Naka Ward
Travellers love Naka Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Hiroshima by jumping on the metro at Funairi-hon-machi Station or Funairi-saiwai-cho Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hiroshima Prefectural Library and Hiroshima Central Shopping District.
Motomachi
If you're spending time in Motomachi, check out sights like Hiroshima Green Arena or Hiroshima Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi Station.
Hondori
While there might not be top attractions in Hondori, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.
Kamiyacho
If you're spending time in Kamiyacho, check out sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District or Kamiyacho and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Hondori Station.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
