Naka Ward Travel Guide
Hiroshima
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Hiroshima & Miyajima 6.5h Guided Tour – Dome, Park & Shrine
Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour
Top hotels in Naka Ward
Hotel Hokke Club Hiroshima
"Clean room, friendly staff"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
"We stayed at the Hotel Intergate in Akasaka. It was in a business area so not prime tourist area but the staff and amenities were fabulous. Clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and changed daily. They had a latte machine, water refill and sparking water refill. Communal baths and free toiletries. ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
"On the plus side, this hotel is in a great location and the price is good. I would have been upset if we paid anything more for it though. We stayed three nights and we didn’t sleep a full night any one of them. We couldn’t get the thermostat or fan to cool the room sufficiently — and I’m not sure ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
"ホテル全体が新しく和風を取り入れたモダンなデザインで清潔感がある。スタッフは詳細まで気が利きフレンドリー。 最上階のラウンジは朝食からハッピーアワーまでサービスがあり便利なので必要に応じてアクセス購入を考慮すべきだと思う。 レストラン泉水の鉄板焼きを利用。コースは値段分の価値は十分あると思う。大満足だった。"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hiroshima Washington Hotel
"Very well located hotel, easy to walk to the peace museum and the pedestrianised shopping area with a tram stop at the end of the road to get to Miyajima and other places. Less than 100m from Okonomimura, less than 50m from the most overwhelming Don Quijote I've ever been in. Room was quite small ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2026
Oriental Hotel Hiroshima
"The staff were very good and accommodating. Rooms are dated but clean. Perfect location for the main Hiroshima sites to visit."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Naka Ward
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.
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 Hijiyama Garden or Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.
Nagarekawacho
While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
