Kamiyacho Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Kamiyacho
During your trip to Hiroshima, you can do some window-shopping at Kamiyacho. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
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 Green Arena
Catch an event at Hiroshima Green Arena during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.
Activities
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Hiroshima & Miyajima 6.5h Guided Tour – Dome, Park & Shrine
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Our pick of the best Kamiyacho Hotel Deals
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Connected to the Hiroshima Station, its convenience is too good to be true. Not only it has access to Shinkansen, JR lines, and subway, it also connects to the tram which makes stop to Hiroshima ferry. Port for Mi,ma Island for
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
I loved this hotel for all the free amenities they offered! There was a public bath located in the hotel as well as a lounge/dining area that offered free drinks and food items at various times of the day. The room itself was very spacious, clean, and one of the biggest rooms we stayed in on our ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
A nice clean room, very close to the Peace Memorial Park, wonderful breakfast and a great rooftop! A welcome drink was a plus!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
The location was excellent for our purposes since we like to walk, we’re not with a group and the sites we were interested in seeing were close by The staff was helpful and we were pleased that the concierge was able to cancel a trip to the island because of the heavy rain. The views from our window ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
The hotel is in the train station which made it so easy to get around. There were also many stores and restaurants close by.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hotel Mystays Hiroshima Peace Park
This hotel has a great view of the Hiroshima Dome, check in was a breeze, staff was very helpful. Fairly close to train station, but hotel is dated, has old musty smell. The bathroom was the worse, it had serious BODY ODOR smell when we checked in! That smell never went away and they don't give you ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kamiyacho
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.
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.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
Ebisucho
While you're in Ebisucho, take in top sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and jump on the metro at Ebisu-cho Station to see more of the city.
Nagarekawacho
While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho are some notable places to visit nearby.
Motomachi
If you're spending time in Motomachi, check out sights like Hiroshima Green Arena or Hiroshima Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi Station.
