Higashi Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Higashi Ward
Stay near popular Higashi Ward attractions
Activities
Hiroshima & Miyajima: 2 UNESCO Sites 1-Day Small Group Tour
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima Historical Walking Tour - Why A-Bomb was Dropped
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Our pick of the best Higashi Ward Hotel Deals
Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right
"Excellent value-for-money accommodation for the budget traveller! It comes with free breakfast, dinner and a decent onsen with sauna. The room even comes with a sofa. However, do note that the hotel is a 8 min walk away from Hiroshima station."
Reviewed on 11 July 2026
APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station
"Really well kept hotel. Loved the cleanliness and view from our room. Staff was super attentive and helpful. The hotel lobby is located on the 13th floor - so if you enter through the main lobby make sure to take the elevator up. There is a gym which is tattoo friendly as well."
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
"The staff is always incredibly friendly. After staying here the first time, I always stay here when I'm in Hiroshima (except for one time when it was already fully booked). It’s that good."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Trust Hotel
Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2
"Close to the train station….. very recomendable, and excelent breakfast"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Higashi Ward
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.
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.
Minami Ward
If you're spending time in Minami Ward, check out sights like Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art or Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.
Nishi Ward
While you're in Nishi Ward, take in top sights like Mitaki-dera or Hiroshima Kannon Marina, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fukushima-cho Station or Nishi-kan-on-machi 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.
