Matoba Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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 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.
Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Take a relaxing and scenic ferry trip to the sacred island of Miyajima and begin your journey to serene shrines and a tranquil mountain peak.
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.
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.
Activities
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings
Japan Yokai Museum Admission fee in Miyoshi, Hiroshima
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Our pick of the best Matoba Hotel Deals
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
This is a classic Japanese business/wedding hotel - older, smaller wet room space, but immaculately clean and perfectly maintained and preserved. Beds were traditionally firm, and it was tough to get the room cool enough for sleeping, even in the middle of February. Not exactly cramped in our three-bed ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was very clean.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
Fantastic view from our bedroom window, caught the sunrise in the morning. Meal times were generous, increasing our ability to be flexible with our plans during the day. Excellent buffet breakfast with vast choice. Excellent buffet evening meal as we booked half board, cannot recommend highly enough. ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
Excellent
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Nice location
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima
Fantastic st
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Matoba
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.
Fuchu-cho
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Fuchu-cho. You might want to make time for a stop at Mazda Museum or Mikumarikyo Forest Park.
Nagarekawacho
While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Aki Ward
When in Aki Ward and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Hiroshima City Forestry Park or Fudenosato Kobo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Midoriguchi Station or Midorinakamachi Station.
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.
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- Visit Saka
- Visit Nishi Ward
- Visit Hiroshima Prefecture
- Visit Kaita
- Visit Minami Ward
- Visit Kure
- Visit Hatsukaichi
- Visit Naka Ward
- Visit Itsukushima
- Miyajima Ferry Terminal
- Children's Peace Monument
- Momijidani Park
- Hiroshima Green Arena
- Kaita Holidays
- Museum of History and Folklore
- Hiroshima Prefecture Holidays
- Atomic Bomb Dome
- Kure Port
- Central Park
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Reikado
- Mount Misen
- Hiroshima Victims Memorial Cenotaph
- Hiroshima Holidays
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall
- Senjokaku
- International Conference Center Hiroshima
- Hiroshima Children's Museum and Library
