Higashi Ward

Hiroshima

Popular places to visit

Itsukushima Shrine featuring heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

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.

Itsukushima Shrine
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

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 Park
Miyajima Ferry Terminal

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.

Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Atomic Bomb Dome

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.

Atomic Bomb Dome
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium

Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium

Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.

Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

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.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Things to do

Bonsai trimming tour

Bonsai trimming tour (with photo data)

P7,103
per adult
Bonsai trimming tour (with photo data)
Hiroshima: Peace Memorial, Itsukushima and Miyajima Tour

Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty

P10,028
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Train: A Journey of Peace and Scenic Beauty

Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry

P6,922
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Japanesel Archery Experience HIROSHIMA CASTLE SHARAKU

Japanesel Archery Experience HIROSHIMA CASTLE SHARAKU

P2,387
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Japanesel Archery Experience HIROSHIMA CASTLE SHARAKU
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pas

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

P395
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Day Trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

P19,514
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
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Top hotels in Higashi Ward

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

4.5 out of 5
12-1 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is P8,912 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P8,912
P10,784 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Convenient
"Room was spacious and very clean. Very convenient to train station and easy to catch airport bus close by. Only downsides were the hotel did not have coin laundry and had to pay extra fee to use gym. Would still highly recommend"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station

3.5 out of 5
3-5-7 Futaborinosato, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (613 reviews)
"We had a very nice stay. The hotel was lovely and our room was very nice. The bathroom was much larger than we usually see in a Japanese hotel. The room while small was a manageable size for me and my husband. The hotel is very near Hiroshima Station."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station
APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi

APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi

3 out of 5
2-29 Kamiosukacho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,008 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P3,008
P3,640 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hiroshima ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (374 reviews)
"Good economic option"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi
Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right

Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right

2 out of 5
18-35 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is P2,924 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P2,924
P3,216 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hiroshima ...
7.6/10 Good! (240 reviews)
"i am going to stay this hotel again when my next visit to hiroshima"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right
Trust Hotel

Trust Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1-14-10 Hikarimachi, Higashi Ward, Hiroshima
The price is P3,151 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P3,151
P3,466 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (310 reviews)
"Overall, this hotel exceeded my expectations! Although it is far from tourist places in Hiroshima, it gets a 10/10 for the following reasons. First, the public bath was amazing and I loved the free face lotions they have in every bathroom. I got a cabin room and even though it looks small, I slept ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

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Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2

Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2

3 out of 5
1-13-27 Hikarimachi, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is P4,228 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P4,228
P4,651 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (414 reviews)
"This is great place to stay if you are on a budget. You may compensate a bit of room space for that price, but it's only 5 mins walk to station and naturally, you get variety of options for shopping, dining and transportations."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2
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Other neighbourhoods around Higashi Ward

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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 Take Shrine.

Fuchu-cho
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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
Hiroshima Castle featuring chateau or palace

Motomachi

If you're spending time in Motomachi, check out sights like Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine or Hiroshima Green Arena and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi Station.

Motomachi
Hiroshima featuring a lake or waterhole and heritage elements as well as a large group of people

Minami Ward

While you're in Minami Ward, take in top sights like Hijiyama Garden or Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.

Minami Ward
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Hiroshima City Centre

4.5/5(2 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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Nagarekawacho

Though Nagarekawacho might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.

Nagarekawacho

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