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 Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.

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 Hijiyama Garden or Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art 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 Marina Hop or Mitaki-dera, 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, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is 5.831.100 ₫ per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
5.831.100 ₫
7.376.341 ₫ total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,299 reviews)
"The hotel is connected to the train station which has a lot of shops and restaurants. Great location for those who are visiting Hiroshima for a few days and going to another city in Japan."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

4 out of 5
2-37 Matsubaracho, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hiroshima ...
9/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
"Connected to Hiroshima station and the minamoa mall so everything was super walkable and convenient! There were plenty of food options including the best okonomiyaki I've ever had just one floor down from the hotel lobby. Very easy check in and self store luggage area for leaving luggage prior to ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima

Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima

4 out of 5
9-12 NakaMachi Naka-Ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is 2.026.357 ₫ per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
2.026.357 ₫
2.228.993 ₫ total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
Nice apartment setting
"A beautiful place to live. Currently its an apartment complex, rrnting out rpoms till the apartments are sold. Full size refrig, convection microwave, washer and cooktop. Only the refrig, microwave and washer are allowed, with a very heavy fine if violated. Most of the staff was nice, but not all, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima
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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3.5 out of 5
Heiwa Odori 6-12 Tanakamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room deep-soaking baths. Popular attractions Hiroshima Green Arena ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (432 reviews)
"It was a wonderful experience staying here! The room is spacious and beautifully designed, with a great balcony to enjoy the view. The location is very convenient — close to a big supermarket and easy to get to other areas. We truly recommend this place!"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

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fav HIROSHIMA HEIWAODORI

4 out of 5
7-15 Nishihiratsukacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (272 reviews)
"Easy access to city. Helpful staff."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

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b hotel Neko Yard

3.5 out of 5
2-10 Nekoyacho Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room deep-soaking baths. Popular attractions Hiroshima Green Arena ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews)
Authentic modern apartment.
"Cost tiny home style apartment."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

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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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