Motomachi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hiroshima Castle showing a castle
Hiroshima Castle which includes kayaking or canoeing
Hiroshima Castle which includes a city
Hiroshima Castle which includes château or palace and heritage elements
Hiroshima Castle as well as an individual male

Popular places to visit

Hiroshima Castle which includes a castle and heritage elements

Hiroshima Castle

4.5/5(44 reviews)

Visit this magnificently reconstructed castle to explore its towering main keep and learn about Japanese feudal history and Samurai culture at the museum within.

Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Museum of Art as well as a small group of people

Hiroshima Museum of Art

4/5(10 reviews)

See an extensive collection of artworks by famous European modern masters and Japanese painters working in the Western style at this charming museum.

Hiroshima Museum of Art
Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine

Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine

Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine is just one of the places to see in Hiroshima, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine
Itsukushima Shrine featuring a lake or waterhole and heritage elements

Itsukushima Shrine

4.5/5(101 reviews)

Walk along wooden piers and observe the captivating sights of this Shinto shrine that appears to float on the water offshore from Miyajima Island.

Itsukushima Shrine
Atomic Bomb Dome

Atomic Bomb Dome

4.5/5(86 reviews)

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.

Atomic Bomb Dome
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

4.5/5(84 reviews)

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 Park

Activities

Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pas

Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)

NZ$11
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket

Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket

NZ$20
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket
Koto performer

The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings

NZ$44
per adult
The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings
Japan Yokai Museum Tour in Miyoshi, Hiroshima

Japan Yokai Museum Admission fee in Miyoshi, Hiroshima

NZ$7
per adult
Japan Yokai Museum Admission fee in Miyoshi, Hiroshima
Orizuru Tower Admission ticket | Hiroshima

Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)

NZ$50
per adult
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour

Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour

NZ$204
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Motomachi Hotel Deals

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima

4 out of 5
6-78 Motomachi Hiroshima Hiroshima-ken
The price is NZ$125 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
NZ$125
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,055 reviews)
Although the Righa is starting to show its age, it’s a very comfortable and convenient hotel for those visiting Hiroshima. Staff were excellent, room comfortable and the views over the city and mountains were incredible.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

4 out of 5
1-5 Matsubara-cho Hiroshima Hiroshima-ken
The price is NZ$110 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
NZ$110
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,370 reviews)
Incredibly convenient location for shinkansen and only 25 mins walk to the main areas of the city. Very good staff and reasonably priced. Very grand lobby.

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

3.5 out of 5
5-16 Teppo-cho, Naka-ku Hiroshima Hiroshima
Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,032 reviews)
Impeccable service and room! We would definitely recommend this hotel!

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

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Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

4 out of 5
2-37 Matsubaracho Hiroshima Hiroshima
The price is NZ$159 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
NZ$159
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Hiroshima Toshogu and Memorial Cathedral ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (227 reviews)
Clean room. Located right next to the train station (in the same building. Building has a connection to buses and stuff to get around Hiroshima. Very convenient. Standard Japanese size hotel room.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
THE KNOT Hiroshima

THE KNOT Hiroshima

3.5 out of 5
3-1-1 Otemachi Hiroshima Hiroshima
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$66 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$66
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,846 reviews)
LOVE this hotel! I only stayed two nights after having moved from an adjacent hotel… I wish I’d have found the Knot sooner! I will definitely be back the next time I’m in Hiroshima.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

THE KNOT Hiroshima
Hiroshima Washington Hotel

Hiroshima Washington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2-10 Shintenchi Nakaku Hiroshima Hiroshima-ken
The price is NZ$111 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
NZ$111
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)
Great location for a short stay in Hiroshima.

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Hiroshima Washington Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Motomachi

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Hiroshima City Centre

4.5/5(231 area reviews)

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.

Hiroshima City Centre
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Kamiyacho

If you're spending time in Kamiyacho, check out sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District or Kamiyacho and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Hondori Station.

Kamiyacho
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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.

Hondori
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Fukuromachi

While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.

Fukuromachi
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Ōsukachō

When in Ōsukachō, you can plan a visit to Shukkeien and Hiroshima Castle, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ōsukachō
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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.

Ebisucho

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