Higashi Ward Travel Guide
Hiroshima
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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 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.
Atomic Bomb Dome
You can learn about the history of Hiroshima with a stop at Atomic Bomb Dome. Visit the shops 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.
Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Hatsukaichi with a trip to Miyajima Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hiroshima Castle
Learn about the local history of Hiroshima with a stop at Hiroshima Castle. Discover the fascinating museums and notable monuments in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Higashi Ward
Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right
The room was compact and clean. No long queues as other reviews state. The breakfast and dinner is included in the price which is fantastic for the price. Food basic and plentiful. Limited options. Overall great value for the money
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station
Great stay. Would definitely rebook the place when we come back to Hiroshima.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
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Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Trust Hotel
Excellent services and the staff is very polite. The rooms are great and the breakfast was delicious
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi
THE room was good and breakfast was good.but it was short time.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2
Incredible staff and an amazing location. Extremely close to the JR station and they are extremely accommodating. I 100% recommend staying here if you're visiting Hiroshima.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Higashi Ward
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.
Ōsukachō
When in Ōsukachō, you can plan a visit to Shukkeien and Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ebisucho
While you're in Ebisucho, take in top sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and jump on the metro at Ebisu-cho Station to see more of the city.
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.
Minami Ward
If you're spending time in Minami Ward, check out sights like Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art or Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi 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.
