Nishi Ward Travel Guide
Hiroshima
Visit Nishi Ward
Popular places to visit
Mitaki-dera
You can find out about the history of Hiroshima with a visit to Mitaki-dera. Visit the shops 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 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.
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.
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.
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 Nishi Ward
Hiroshima Peace Hotel - Hostel
Everything is so close! And the buses and trains are easy to understand! This hotel’s service is also very kind and always attentive
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2024
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Good size room and bathroom with a bath. Very good amenities in the bathroom.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Clean room. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
The room was spotless, big and comfortable. The service staff were all very welcoming and friendly.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Amazing service (including booking our taxi for an early morning Shinkansen), and our room had the best view over Hiroshima and Peace Memorial Park towards the harbour. Room was a great size and it was easy to get everywhere highly recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
Convenient location, comfortable rooms, attentive staff. The bar at the 14th floor was nice, but did not have what I requested that evening.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 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 Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.
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.
