Chugoku
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Chugoku
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
If you're spending some time in Itsukushima, Mount Misen and Daisho-in are top sights worth seeing.
Naka Ward
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.
Yuda Onsen
Travelers like the parks in Yuda Onsen, and Inoue Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Kita Ward
While visiting Kita Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Kanko Stadium and Momotaro Arena.
Kaike Onsen
While visiting Kaike Onsen, you might make a stop by sights like Kaike Onsen Beach and Tokoen Garden.
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
In the center of the Asskusa area.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Great location, clean, helpful staff. Information lady showed me how to make origami peace cranes.
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
Staggeringly good value, perfectly located and absolutely top notch western-friendly hotel in the heart of Hiroshimas tourist district, on both direct metro or tram lines from the main station. The best place we have stayed on a 20 day tour or Japan - large room, great views, a restaurant downstairs ...
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
fav HIROSHIMA STADIUM
Great stay
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
fav HIROSHIMA HEIWAODORI
Nice but needs some heart—and thicker towels. Never have I seen such thin towels at any hotel, be it one star or 4 star. Also, the toilet door is so thin, you can hear everything.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Arts Dobashi 3N
So close to trains, trams shopping malls just few min walk away
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
Popular places to visit
Izumo Taisha
You can learn about the history of Izumo with a trip to Izumo Taisha. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
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.
Uno Port
Explore the waterfront in Tamano with a trip to Uno Port. Wander the gardens and seaside in the area.
Benesse House Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Benesse House Museum during your travels in Naoshima. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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.
Tsunoshima Bridge
You can learn about the history of Shimonoseki with a stop at Tsunoshima Bridge. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Things to do
Mindful Sashiko Stitching on Kojima Denim in Historic Kurashiki
Experience the Japanese Sword Making Process with a Swordsmith
Experience of Making Knives and Small Knives by a Swordsmith
- Izumo Taisha
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Benesse House Museum
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Karato Fish Market
- Tsunoshima Bridge
- Atomic Bomb Dome
- Tamatsukuri Hot Spring
- Hiroshima Green Arena
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Miyajima Ferry Terminal
- Tottori Sand Dunes
- Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
- Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park
- Teshima Art Museum
- Adachi Museum of Art
- Mojiko Retro
- Hiroshima University
- Okayama University
- Hiroshima Castle
- Moji Port
- Naoshima Ferry Terminal
- Lake Shinji
- Muscat Stadium
- Akiyoshi Cave
- Kintaikyo Bridge
- Mizuki Shigeru Road
- Hiroshima Central Shopping District
- Omocha Okoku
- Okayama Castle
