Minami Ward Travel Guide
Hiroshima
Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Discover an exciting and ever-changing display of artwork by Japanese and international contemporary artists at this architecturally impressive hilltop museum.
Hijiyama Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Hijiyama Garden, a lovely green space in Hiroshima. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.
Manga Library-Museum
You can study the exhibits at Manga Library-Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Hiroshima. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hijiyama-kōen
You can find out about the history of Hiroshima when you stop by Hijiyama-kōen. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.
Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Crafts
You can browse the exhibits at Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Crafts, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Hiroshima. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima Peace & History Tour: Why the Atomic Bomb Was Dropped
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Top hotels in Minami Ward
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
This property is in a fantastic location if you’re coming off the train. Two quick lefts and your at the hotel. Staff was very attentive and helpful. The pillows used in my room where among the most comfortable I’ve ever slept on. Beware however, the bathroom in the twin room was tiny. It was the ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
There is a dedicated entrance next to the street cars for the hotel so you never have to leave the station to get settled in or to head out and explore. The rooms are gorgeous and the staff is great. The breakfast is amazing
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Nest Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae
Great location, clean hotel and friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME HIROSHIMA SHINKANSENGUCHI
The hotel is under 5 min walk from the train station, with no need to cross any major highway. Staff was very accomodating. Able to leave our luggage at the facility and go to Miyajima as we were there around 11 am. Friendly helpful staff. Clean room. Momoji no Yu was a good experience.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
Excellent hotel, close to transportation and sightseeing areas, lots of places to eat!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station
Staff was wonderful and always helpful. Landry worked great as well. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
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 Mikumarikyo Forest Park.
Nagarekawacho
While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Ōsukachō
When in Ōsukachō, you can plan a visit to Shukkeien and Hiroshima Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
Hiroshima City Centre
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.
