Kurahashi Travel Guide
Hiroshima
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Hiroshima: Miyajima and Hiroshima UNESCO Day Tour
Sacred Miyajima: Journey to the Floating Torii
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Top hotels in Kurahashi
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
wonderful breakfast buffet! Pleasant staff! Clean room! Very convenient location to catch Bullet trains!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Good breakfast. Excellent community baths. Comfortable rooms.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
A nice clean room, very close to the Peace Memorial Park, wonderful breakfast and a great rooftop! A welcome drink was a plus!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
The location was excellent for our purposes since we like to walk, we’re not with a group and the sites we were interested in seeing were close by The staff was helpful and we were pleased that the concierge was able to cancel a trip to the island because of the heavy rain. The views from our window ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
Wow just wow the breakfast and how clean and how everything was so close . Incredible.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Mystays Hiroshima Peace Park
Great hotel, great location, a bit outdated but good
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kurahashi
Itsukushima
While visiting Itsukushima, you might make a stop by sights like Mount Misen and Daisho-in.
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.
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.
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.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
