Asakita Ward Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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 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.
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the notable monuments and shops 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 Asakita Ward
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
"Great location, helpful staff"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
"Well located and affordable. Not a destination in itself."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
"We’ve been away for a month and this is the best hotel. Roof bar with a view over the Peace Park and a superb Italian restaurant on the ground floor were so nice. It has been really well thought through. The reception staff are great and helped us plan the next part of our trip. Really genuine and ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Hiroshima
"Terrible smell as smoking is allowed in the middle of the entrance lobby. Also, the smallest and outdated bathroom facilities. Check-in staff was most helpful, but when we asked to call a taxi upon departure, we were given a card with a telephone number… When we explained that we don’t speak Japanese ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
"This was an amazing hotel. Conveniently located right in Hiroshima Station. Beautiful rooms and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
"Great location approximately 20-25 minute walk from Peace Memorial and Atomic Bomb Dome. Excellent restaurant. Comfortable bed. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Asakita Ward
Higashi Ward
While you're in Higashi Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima Toshogu or Hiroshima City Forestry Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fudoin-mae Station or Ushita Station.
Asaminami Ward
If you're spending time in Asaminami Ward, check out sights like Hiroshima Big Arch Stadium or Aeon Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Tomo Station or Ohara Station.
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.
Ōsukachō
When in Ōsukachō, you can plan a visit to Shukkeien and Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fuchu-cho
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Fuchu-cho. You might want to make time for a stop at Mazda Museum or Mikumarikyo Forest Park.
Aki Ward
When in Aki Ward and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Hiroshima City Forestry Park or Fudenosato Kobo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Midoriguchi Station or Midorinakamachi Station.
