Nishi Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nishi Ward
Popular places to visit
Mitaki-dera
You can find out about the history of Hiroshima with a visit to Mitaki-dera. 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.
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.
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
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Our pick of the best Nishi Ward Hotel Deals
Hiroshima Peace Hotel - Hostel
Everything is so close! And the buses and trains are easy to understand! This hotel’s service is also very kind and always attentive
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2024
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Excellent attention by staff, excellent amenities, breakfast is delicious and location is perfect.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
The room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom was very clean.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
Incredible room, fantastic service, good workout area and an incredible onsen to relax after a long day of walking. Staff are amazing, accommodating and very helpful. Great hotel with a good location within walking distance of everything you want to see in Nagasaki.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Clean, spacious room. Great view of Hiroshima Castle. Great price. Toshio (spelling?), the bartender in Columbia Bar, provided good services and recommended to try onokomiyaki and places to check out on Miyajama.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
Lovely hotel, lovely room, clean, great breakfast, friendly staff. Really liked the touch of a ‘free’ drink or snack with the Knot coins. Great location for sightseeing, less than 5 mins from the Hiroshima Peace Museum. Would absolutely stay again.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi Ward
Yokogawa
Even though there aren't top sights in Yokogawa, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like EDION Peace Wing Hiroshima. Jump on the metro at Yokogawa 1-chome 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.
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.
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.
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.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
Nishi Ward Travel Guide
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