Chugoku Travel Guide
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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 Daisho-in and Miyajima Aquarium.
Yuda Onsen
Travellers like the parks in Yuda Onsen, and Inoue Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Fukuromachi Park and Hiroshima Central Shopping District.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Kanko Stadium and Momotaro Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Kaike Onsen
While visiting Kaike Onsen, you might make a stop by sights like Kaike Onsen Beach and Tokoen Garden.
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Highly recommend the Intergate Hotel Hiroshima. The staff was fantastic and provided the best care to us. We had a medical issue that the staff worked to help us address. I could not have asked for better help. The rooms are very good and comfortable. Area is walkable to many locations.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Super hotel right next to Hiroshima Station (basically only 1 minute walk from Shinkansen exit). Many choices of food and shopping. Easy to get to bariois tourist sites around Hiroshima from the station.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
Simple but spacious room, having separate areas for the toilet and bath is a bonus. Location and convenience is the number one selling point, literally right next to the street car and JR station with plenty of shopping and eating options.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
fav HIROSHIMA HEIWAODORI
Room was very spacious and clean. Very comfortable for a family of 4. Conveniently located to travel options and peace memorial, with convenience stores nearby. Helpful staff. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
fav HIROSHIMA STADIUM
Nice place to stay
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
b hotel Neko Yard
Convenient location, easy to access, modern amenities, and overall comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Tsunoshima Bridge
You can learn about the history of Shimonoseki with a visit to Tsunoshima Bridge. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
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.
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 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.
