Higashi Ward Travel Guide

Hiroshima

Popular places to visit

Itsukushima Shrine which includes a lake or waterhole and heritage elements

Itsukushima Shrine

Walk along wooden piers and observe the captivating sights of this Shinto shrine that appears to float on the water offshore from Miyajima Island.

Itsukushima Shrine
Miyajima Ferry Terminal

Miyajima Ferry Terminal

Take a relaxing and scenic ferry trip to the sacred island of Miyajima and begin your journey to serene shrines and a tranquil mountain peak.

Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Spend a day reflecting on the atomic bombing that devastated Hiroshima in 1945 and discover the city’s mission for peace at this beautifully designed park in the city center.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium

Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium

Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.

Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Atomic Bomb Dome

Atomic Bomb Dome

The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.

Atomic Bomb Dome
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Learn about the catastrophic impact the atomic bomb had on Hiroshima through personal stories, scientific documentation and real footage at this museum dedicated to world peace.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Things to do

Bonsai trimming tour

Bonsai trimming tour (with photo data)

฿4,053
per adult
Bonsai trimming tour (with photo data)
Hiroshima: Peace Memorial, Itsukushima and Miyajima Tour

Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty

฿5,722
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty
Shrine in Miyajima

Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour

฿4,278
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour
AbombDome

Hiroshima Walking Tour Why A Bomb was dropped to Hiroshima

฿1,469
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima Walking Tour Why A Bomb was dropped to Hiroshima
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Train: A Journey of Peace and Scenic Beauty

Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry

฿3,884
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

฿13,060
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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Top hotels in Higashi Ward

Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right

Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right

2 out of 5
18-35 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is ฿1,667 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
฿1,667
฿1,834 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hiroshima ...
7.4/10 Good! (209 reviews)
"Really good Japanese style hotel. Stays come with breakfast and dinner. They also have a public bath and sauna which i didnt have time to use. Amenities are basic."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right
APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi

APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi

3 out of 5
2-29 Kamiosukacho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is ฿1,829 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
฿1,829
฿2,213 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hiroshima ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (328 reviews)
"Clean and right next to the bullet train station. Thanks!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

4.5 out of 5
12-1 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,701 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿4,701
฿5,689 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Love the location and the hotel is very spacious and nice. Having laundry facilities would have been nice."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2

Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2

3 out of 5
1-13-27 Hikarimachi, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,162 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿2,162
฿2,378 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (399 reviews)
"The desk staff on the first day was excellent. Very helpful, very friendly. The desk staff on the second day was above average. The morning breakfast staff was also excellent. The breakfast was far better on Tuesday than Wednesday..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station

3.5 out of 5
3-5-7 Futaborinosato, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (597 reviews)
"Great hotel and location. The room was clean, spacious, and the bathroom was beautiful with shower and separate tub. Breakfast was big with lots of choices(Japanese and western) and was located on a high floor with a view! Easy check in/out and luggage service. Conveniently located across the street ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station
Trust Hotel

Trust Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1-14-10 Hikarimachi, Higashi Ward, Hiroshima
The price is ฿1,796 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿1,796
฿1,976 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, on-site spa services and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (300 reviews)
"Overall, this hotel exceeded my expectations! Although it is far from tourist places in Hiroshima, it gets a 10/10 for the following reasons. First, the public bath was amazing and I loved the free face lotions they have in every bathroom. I got a cabin room and even though it looks small, I slept ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Higashi Ward

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Fuchu-cho

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Fuchu-cho. You might want to make time for a stop at Mazda Museum or Take Shrine.

Fuchu-cho
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Ebisucho

While you're in Ebisucho, take in top sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and jump on the metro at Ebisu-cho Station to see more of the city.

Ebisucho
Hiroshima Castle showing château or palace

Motomachi

If you're spending time in Motomachi, check out sights like Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine or Hiroshima Green Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi Station.

Motomachi
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
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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
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Nagarekawacho

While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho are some notable places to visit nearby.

Nagarekawacho

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