Hiroshima Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
Five-Story Pagoda which includes heritage elements

Where to stay in Hiroshima

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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
Five-Story Pagoda showing heritage elements

Itsukushima

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

Itsukushima
Hiroshima Castle showing château or palace

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 Fukuromachi Park and Hiroshima Central Shopping District.

Naka Ward
Hiroshima showing a lake or waterhole and heritage elements as well as a large group of people

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
Hiroshima Castle showing château or palace

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
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Nishi Ward

While you're in Nishi Ward, take in top sights like Mitaki-dera or Marina Hop, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fukushima-cho Station or Nishi-kan-on-machi Station.

Nishi Ward
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! (1,365 reviews)
Location!!

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

3.5 out of 5
5-16 Teppo-cho, Naka-ku Hiroshima Hiroshima
The price is 1.444.212 ₫ per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
1.444.212 ₫
1.747.496 ₫ total
22 Dec - 23 Dec
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! (1,027 reviews)
Standard room, easy check

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

4 out of 5
2-37 Matsubaracho Hiroshima Hiroshima
Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Hiroshima Toshogu and Memorial Cathedral ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (249 reviews)
Lovely stay.

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
fav HIROSHIMA HEIWAODORI

fav HIROSHIMA HEIWAODORI

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! (291 reviews)
The front desk staff was very helpful. He checked me in 1 hour earlier than the check in time. The room was spacious and clean and the location was great. There was a 7-11 across the street and a short cab ride from the train station.

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

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fav HIROSHIMA STADIUM

fav HIROSHIMA STADIUM

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! (164 reviews)
Nice place to stay

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

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b hotel Neko Yard

b hotel Neko Yard

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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (218 reviews)
Convenient location, easy to access, modern amenities, and overall comfortable.

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

b hotel Neko Yard
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Hiroshima

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 71%
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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