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 notable monuments 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.
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 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.
Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Take a relaxing and scenic ferry trip to the sacred island of Miyajima and begin your journey to serene shrines and a tranquil mountain peak.
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.
Things to do
The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bike and Boat
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Top hotels in Nishi Ward
Hiroshima Peace Hotel - Hostel
Everything is so close! And the buses and trains are easy to understand! This hotel’s service is also very kind and always attentive
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2024
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Great hotel clean, staff are great and the breakfast is fantastic.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
The hotel staff are very kind and helpful, and everything runs smoothly. The best thing about this hotel is that it is directly connected to the station, so you can move around without getting wet even when it rains. I highly recommend this hotel, especially if you are traveling to Hiroshima by ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
Room emasculate. Very nice accommodation and very good staff.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Clean and comfortable room. Great location. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They reserved a taxi for us for early morning pickup. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
The room was fine, spotless, the service excellent. The best things are at the top and bottom. The bar on the top floor - with toof garden - has super views (although the evening music may nt be to everyone's taste. On the ground floor, The Knot bar/restaurant is excellent; the pizzas particularly ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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.
