Nishi Ward Travel Guide
Hiroshima
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Popular places to visit
Mitaki-dera
You can find out about the history of Hiroshima with a visit to Mitaki-dera. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
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
Hiroshima Peace Park & Atomic Bomb Dome Guided Walking tour
Sacred Miyajima: Journey to the Floating Torii
Top hotels in Nishi Ward
OUCHI HOTEL Yokogawa
It was good
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Room was clean and very spacious. Staff was very welcoming when we checked in. Definitely will stay at this hotel again when we are in Hiroshima.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
The lobby was grand but in comparison the room was a bit dated. Still lovely and clean though. The location was very convenient, being next to the JR station.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
Very convenient. Helpful team and close to everything.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
The hotel is in the train station which made it so easy to get around. There were also many stores and restaurants close by.
Reviewed on 19 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
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi Ward
Yokogawa
Even though there aren't top sights in Yokogawa, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like EDION Peace Wing Hiroshima. Jump on the metro at Yokogawa 1-chome Station to see more of the city.
Naka Ward
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
