Higashi Ward
Hiroshima
Visit Higashi Ward
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 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 Green Arena
Catch an event at Hiroshima Green Arena during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
Hiroshima & Miyajima 6.5h Guided Tour – Dome, Park & Shrine
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty
Top hotels in Higashi Ward
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station
Very convenient hotel for travellers using JR trains and Shinkansen. The hotel is only a short walk from Hiroshima Station, so it was easy to travel to Miyajima, Osaka and other nearby areas without dragging luggage too far. The room was clean, modern and more spacious than some other Japan business ...
Reviewed on May 16, 2026
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
If you are traveling to Hiroshima from another prefecture by a bullet train, I highly recommend this hotel. From the main bullet train exit, it is about 100 feet, 3 minutes by walk. The hotel room has a nice architectural appearance and very spacious. The hotel staff members are super professional ...
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi
Convenient to transportation. We had difficulty checking in because we had no booking reference other than the Expedia number which staff did not recognize. We had booked an adjacent room for the 3 of us with an open door between us. We had to call staff twice to get the doors to open. It was a bit ...
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right
Everything Smooth Perfect Walkable to the shinkansen Station
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Trust Hotel
The room is clean. Staff are very helpful. The spa is a plus. Will book again in future travel.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2
Other neighbourhoods around Higashi Ward
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.
Ōsukachō
When in Ōsukachō, you can plan a visit to Shukkeien and Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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 the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi Station.
Minami Ward
While you're in Minami Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art or Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.
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.
