Hiroshima

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A-Bomb Dome
A-Bomb Dome
Hatsukaichi which includes boating and a lake or waterhole
A-Bomb Dome which includes street scenes as well as an individual male
Five-Story Pagoda featuring heritage elements

Where to stay in Hiroshima

Hiroshima City Centre

Hiroshima City Centre

4.5/5(398 area reviews)

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.

Hiroshima City Centre
Hiroshima Castle which includes chateau or palace

Naka Ward

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

In the heart of Hiroshima, discover the central business district and Peace Memorial Park, shop at Hondori shopping arcade, and savor okonomiyaki at Okonomi-mura.

Naka Ward
Five-Story Pagoda which includes heritage elements

Itsukushima

If you're spending some time in Itsukushima, Mount Misen and Daisho-in are top sights worth seeing.

Itsukushima
Hiroshima featuring heritage elements and a lake or waterhole as well as a large group of people

Minami Ward

While you're in Minami Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art or Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.

Minami Ward
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Hondori

Even though there aren't top sights in Hondori, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District. Jump on the metro at Hondori Station to see more of the city.

Hondori
Okunoshima is an island in the Seto Inland Sea, also known as Rabbit Island.

It's become a popular destination lately for both rabbit lovers and old ruin hunters, which this island has plenty of. There are rabbits EVERYWHERE and most are very friendly. People bring carrots and cabbages (or you can buy rabbit food on the island) and enjoy feeding the wild rabbits. The higher you climb the island (they really are everywhere) the more shy the rabbits are.

The ruins around the island are old poison gas research facilities that were used during the war. They are now overrun by plants and rabbits.

You can learn more about the island in their poison gas museum.

Location: There is a ferry that comes to the island from both Hiroshima prefecture and Omishima island

Okunoshima Island

Discover "Rabbit Island" with its tame rabbits, walking trails, and campsites. Accessible by ferry, explore the Inland Sea National Park and visit the Ōkunoshima Poison Gas Museum.

Okunoshima Island
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
4 out of 5
1-5 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is AED 251 per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
AED 251
AED 317 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,031 reviews)
"Great location and a comfortable room."

Reviewed on 31 December 2024

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Hiroshima Washington Hotel
Hiroshima Washington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2-10 Shintenchi Nakaku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is AED 148 per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
AED 148
AED 179 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Location is unbeatable and the breakfast is best I’ve had"

Reviewed on 3 January 2025

Hiroshima Washington Hotel
Oriental Hotel Hiroshima
Oriental Hotel Hiroshima
3.5 out of 5
6-10 Tanaka-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is AED 175 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
AED 175
AED 216 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Good hotel to stay for the night. Arrive early for parking if you arrive pass 1800 all parking will be taken due to clubs in the area."

Reviewed on 31 December 2024

Oriental Hotel Hiroshima
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4 out of 5
7-15 Nishihiratsukacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews)
"New property. Clean and well equipped. Comfortable beds and big bathroom. Excellent coffee and our rate had breakfast included (large egg sandwich or granola, fruit and yogurt). It was a 18 min walk to the peace museum on easy sidewalks). A very short bus ride from Hiroshima station. The only thing ..."

Reviewed on 25 December 2024

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3.5 out of 5
Heiwa Odori 6-12 Tanakamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Fukuromachi Park and Raisanyo ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (311 reviews)
"Lovely quiet apartment. Very central"

Reviewed on 2 January 2025

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b hotel Neko Yard
3.5 out of 5
2-10 Nekoyacho Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Gewand Halle and Hiroshima Orizuru ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews)
"It was a great stay!"

Reviewed on 1 January 2025

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Reviews of Hiroshima

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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" "4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 2%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Hiroshima is a very nice city, small enough in scale not to overwhelm, but with most of the amenities of a bigger city. Lots of lovely trees.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Hiroshima isna great place to visit. We fell.in love with this city and plan to come back again.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very sad and sobering place given its history. Important to go but dont recommend staying for an extended period of time

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Small city with a big heart and unique history

4/5 - Good

Lil_lost

Great town to visit. Would love to come back.

4/5 - Good

TravelHacker

Can visit most tourist areas in a day trip. Most of the interesting parts of the area are further south, or on the island next to Hiroshima. If visiting again, would do one day in city center one day in south.

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