Naka Ward Travel Guide
Hiroshima
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Hiroshima Green Arena
Catch an event at Hiroshima Green Arena during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.
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 Castle
Visit this magnificently reconstructed castle to explore its towering main keep and learn about Japanese feudal history and Samurai culture at the museum within.
Hiroshima Central Shopping District
During your visit to Hiroshima, you can do some window-shopping at Hiroshima Central Shopping District. Visit the monuments in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima Peace & History Tour: Why the Atomic Bomb Was Dropped
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Top hotels in Naka Ward
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
I loved this hotel for all the free amenities they offered! There was a public bath located in the hotel as well as a lounge/dining area that offered free drinks and food items at various times of the day. The room itself was very spacious, clean, and one of the biggest rooms we stayed in on our ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
Location was great as was the loft and amenities. Would stay again
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Mystays Hiroshima Peace Park
This hotel has a great view of the Hiroshima Dome, check in was a breeze, staff was very helpful. Fairly close to train station, but hotel is dated, has old musty smell. The bathroom was the worse, it had serious BODY ODOR smell when we checked in! That smell never went away and they don't give you ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
The check in staff will not accept check in before 3pm. Instead of checking you in but come back later like other hotels do. They dont. When you come back at 3pm, you encounter so many people including group check ins. Which is just a waste of time.the lobby is nice but bathrooms are old stuff.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Hiroshima
Breakfast was buffet with Japanese, (Japanized) Chinese and Western cuisine. Satisfied: Fried Oyster was good. And overall combination. Disappointed: We wanted to make toast but there were strawberry jam, orange jam and margarine but no butter. When we baked croissant in heater, the space between ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Vista Hiroshima
Ideal room for our short stay in hiroshima
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Naka Ward
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.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
Kamiyacho
If you're spending time in Kamiyacho, check out sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District or Kamiyacho and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Hondori Station.
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.
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.
