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.
Hiroshima Green Arena
Catch an event at Hiroshima Green Arena during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments 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.
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.
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium 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 & Miyajima 6.5h Guided Tour – Dome, Park & Shrine
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Our pick of the best Matoba Hotel Deals
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
"Rooms are very small, pillows are hard and flat. The lounge access and staff are great. Proximity to be train station is awesome."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
"Room was a decent size. Offered a varied asian breakfast. It was nice that you could also get a takeout coffee. Lounge also had snacks available during the day. Walking distance to tram stop and downtown bus terminus"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
"We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. Our room was clean, bright with a large window and a wonderful "downtown" view. There were 3 of us and the room had 3 beds, which made things admittedly a little tight. Though quite typical of Japanese hotels I believe and in no way a negative. The location was ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Hiroshima
"Amazing hotel with a super comfy bed. Great location too"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
"So convenient. Everything is right there. Hotel is extremely clean, rooms are a decent size and quiet."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
"Great everything"
Reviewed on 19 May 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.
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 Prefectural Library and Hiroshima Central Shopping District.
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.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
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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
