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 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.
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.
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
The room was spacious, clean and equipped with modern amenities. The front desk staff and dining room staff was friendly and very accommodating.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
We stayed a couple of days here. Walkable to the ferry for Miyajima, and the park. Super convenient, lots of independent restaurants. The hotel was very nice. Super convenient!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
Room are fairly sized, very clean, well maintained, and comfortable! The vanity amenities are quite nice! The girl at the front desk was amazing! Very friendly, sweet, talkative attentative, and her english was perfect!! She was a pleasure to chat with. The girls at the bellman counter were great ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima RiverSide
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Hiroshima
部屋の時計のアラーム設定のつまみがなく､設定出来なかったことが⭐︎のマイナス1要因。それが無ければ居住性は良く、申し分なし
Reviewed on 4 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.
