Hiroshima City Centre

Hiroshima
Hiroshima City Centre
Memorials to the World War II atomic bomb tragedies dominate this downtown district. Visit pretty parks, tour a castle and shrines, and sample okonomiyaki pancakes.

Visit Hiroshima City Centre to experience a captivating combination of bomb-damaged relics, beautiful green spaces, glitzy skyscrapers and neon-lit entertainment zones. Pause for thought at monuments and museums commemorating the devastating bombings of August 1945. Relax in elegant gardens, feast on local delicacies and browse excellent art exhibitions.

The Gates of Peace lead to Hiroshima’s sobering Peace Memorial Park. Sights such as the Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound, Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims and Children’s Peace Monument honor the fallen soldiers and bystanders. Learn about the event and its aftermath via exhibits at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims. Across the Motoyasu River is the ruined shell of the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A visit to the reconstructed 16th-century Hiroshima Castle offers a journey revealing Japanese feudal history and Samurai traditions. Within the complex, the Shinto Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine is a popular venue for Japanese New Year celebrations. See more Shinto culture at the Shirakami Shrine.

Head to the Kamiyacho area for contemporary fashion and kimono stores, cocktail bars, izakaya pubs and sushi joints. Hiroshima Hondori Street is a great place to try savory okonomiyaki pancakes. Find brand-name outlets and lifestyle shops at Sunmall. Sake bars and karaoke rooms attract a lively crowd to Nagarekawa. Pursue masterpieces by regional artists at Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art.

Follow locals to Central Park, home to cherry blossom-shaded pathways, a children’s playground and outdoor swimming pool. Nearby is the Hiroshima Children’s Museum and Hiroshima Museum of Art. Fukuromachi Park is another notable location for admiring cherry blossoms. The bridges, ponds, teahouses and landscape gardens of Shukkeien are a delight for the senses.

Hiroshima City Centre is a quick tram ride or 30-minute walk from Hiroshima Station. Travel between the sights by tram and the Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Bus, which stops at eight major attractions. Alternatively, get active by using the city’s paid bike-sharing system.


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Hiroshima City Centre Hotel Deals

APA Hotel Hiroshima Station Ohashi
APA Hotel Hiroshima Station Ohashi
3 out of 5
2-26, Kyobashicho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is ¥6,160 per night from May 6 to May 7
¥6,160
per night
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect for our needs of a base to explore the area. Was nice to have an onsen on site to relax in after a long day"

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

APA Hotel Hiroshima Station Ohashi
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
3.5 out of 5
1-5 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is ¥9,670 per night from May 6 to May 7
¥9,670
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May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Had an excellent stay at the Granvia Hiroshima. The hotel is next door to Hiroshima Station, and within walking distance (or easy transportation) to historical sites like the Peace Memorial and Museum, and Hiroshima Castle. The dining and shopping options next door in Hiroshima Station are absolutely ..."

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

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Oriental Hotel Hiroshima
Oriental Hotel Hiroshima
3.5 out of 5
6-10 Tanaka-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is ¥6,521 per night from May 6 to May 7
¥6,521
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May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel was a great value for the money. Their rates are affordable, the rooms are spacious, modern, and clean. Good amenities. We were very comfortable and happy."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
4 out of 5
6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is ¥11,281 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
¥11,281
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Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,584 reviews)
Older hotel - but still grand!
"Beautiful grand hotel. Wonderful location - 5 min. walk to the Hiroshima Central Bus Station. 8 min walk to the A-bomb site. Short walk to castle. Definitely enjoyed our stay. We did not get the breakfast option or pay for gym or pool. Very nice large rooms and bathroom. Nice pajamas, very comfortable ..."

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024

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THE KNOT Hiroshima
THE KNOT Hiroshima
3.5 out of 5
3-1-1 Otemachi, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is ¥6,914 per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
¥6,914
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Apr 22 - Apr 23
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"Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

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Hiroshima Washington Hotel
Hiroshima Washington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2-10 Shintenchi Nakaku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
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The price is ¥8,444 per night from May 7 to May 8
¥8,444
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May 7 - May 8
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Comfortable bed
"Very comfortable bed, best of our trip so far and weve stayed a few hotels now. The bathroom was also very spacious unlike other hotels and the bath was lovely. Breakfast was decent."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

Hiroshima Washington Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Hiroshima City Centre

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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
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Nagarekawacho

Though Nagarekawacho might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.

Nagarekawacho

Hijiyamachō

While visiting Hijiyamachō, you might make a stop by sights like Hijiyama Garden and Kyobashi River.

Hijiyamachō
Hiroshima Castle which includes chateau or palace

Naka Ward

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Travelers 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 Peace Memorial Museum and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.

Naka Ward
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
Hiroshima showing a park, flowers and heritage elements

Nishi Ward

While you're in Nishi Ward, take in top sights like Marina Hop or Mitaki-dera, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Fukushima-cho Station or Nishi-kan-on-machi Station.

Nishi Ward


Hiroshima City Centre