Hiroshima Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A-Bomb Dome
A-Bomb Dome
A-Bomb Dome
Hatsukaichi showing a lake or waterhole and boating
A-Bomb Dome showing street scenes as well as an individual male

Where to stay in Hiroshima

Hiroshima City Centre

Hiroshima City Centre

4.5/5(136 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and prominent monuments, there's plenty to explore in Hiroshima City Centre. You can visit top attractions like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho, and jump on the metro at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Tate-machi Station to see more of the city.

Hiroshima City Centre
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Itsukushima

While visiting Itsukushima, you might make a stop by sights like Daisho-in and Miyajima Aquarium.

Itsukushima
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Naka Ward

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Naka Ward
Streetcars parked at Hiroshima Port.

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.

Minami Ward
Motomachi

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.

Motomachi
The Atomic Bomb Dome Panorama in Hiroshima and the surounding garden in autumn at sunset on the side of Motoyasu River in Japan, with the Peace Memorial Park on the left in the background.

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.

Hondori
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

3.5 out of 5
5-16 Teppo-cho, Naka-ku Hiroshima Hiroshima
The price is 1.240.845 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
1.240.845 ₫
1.501.423 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,095 reviews)
Good size room and bathroom with a bath. Very good amenities in the bathroom.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

4 out of 5
1-5 Matsubara-cho Hiroshima Hiroshima-ken
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,422 reviews)
Clean room. Excellent location.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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Hilton Hiroshima

Hilton Hiroshima

4 out of 5
Fujimicho 11-12, Naka-ku Hiroshima Hiroshima
The price is 2.140.269 ₫ per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
2.140.269 ₫
2.660.354 ₫ total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this spa hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,171 reviews)
Incredible room, fantastic service, good workout area and an incredible onsen to relax after a long day of walking. Staff are amazing, accommodating and very helpful. Great hotel with a good location within walking distance of everything you want to see in Nagasaki.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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4 out of 5
7-15 Nishihiratsukacho, Naka Ward Hiroshima Hiroshima
Stay at this aparthotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (296 reviews)
Hotel was clean and modern, close to public transportation, shopping, and restaurants. There was a fee for breakfast, which ended up being only 2 pre-prepared options: yogurt or egg sandwich.

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

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3.5 out of 5
3-6-24 Nishikaniya Minami Ward Hiroshima Hiroshima
Stay at this aparthotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hijiyama-kōen ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

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3.5 out of 5
2-10 Nekoyacho Naka Ward Hiroshima Hiroshima
Stay at this apartment in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room deep-soaking baths. Popular attractions Gewand Halle and Hiroshima Orizuru ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews)
A well equipped room with enough space for 3 people. The staff were very helpful and happy to assist with any queries. Easy to find and has access to other transport.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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Popular places to visit

Itsukushima Shrine which includes a lake or waterhole and heritage elements

Itsukushima Shrine

4.5/5(53 reviews)

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.

Itsukushima Shrine
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

4.5/5(50 reviews)

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 Park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

4.5/5(51 reviews)

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.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Atomic Bomb Dome

Atomic Bomb Dome

4.5/5(50 reviews)

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.

Atomic Bomb Dome
Miyajima Ferry Terminal

Miyajima Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(33 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Hatsukaichi with a trip to Miyajima Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Ruins of A-Bomb Dome in the Heart of Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Hiroshima University during your trip to Higashihiroshima. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.

Hiroshima University

Reviews of Hiroshima

4.7
Top destination
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great city, though unfortunately most museums and exhibitions were closed due to the coronavirus

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A great place to visit, extremely friendly people, they go out of their way to make you feel wecome. I certainly am most grateful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very sad seeing the site of the A bomb and the museum telling the story of japanese and korean suffering.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Make sure you give Hiroshima a couple of full days to explore, including Miyajima.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A beautiful city. While it has such a sad history, the area is well worth visiting

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Horrific history, brilliant present

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