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 notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hiroshima Green Arena
Catch an event at Hiroshima Green Arena during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the notable monuments and shops 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 notable monuments and shops 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.
Top hotels in Higashi Ward
Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right
Everything Smooth Perfect Walkable to the shinkansen Station
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
4-star rated, located next to train station with many restaurants and shops located in station; hotel, restaurant, amenities, cuisine, and staff were excellent--highly recommended!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station
Outstanding! Room was very accommodating, bathroom was ample with a walk in shower. Breakfast buffet was varied and excellent.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi
Room was a little small but very clean! Staff was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was average but location was convenient to the train station
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Trust Hotel
The hotel was near, within walking distance from the main train station. Check in was easy. I had the cabin room which actually is a compact small room, big & comfy enough for a solo traveller like me. Sliding doors with strong magnets to lock your door. But visitors for this floor need to be extra ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hotel Livemax Premium Hiroshima
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 Castle, 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.
