Hiroshima City Centre

Hiroshima

Hiroshima City Centre
Hiroshima City Centre
Hiroshima City Centre
Hiroshima City Centre
Hiroshima City Centre

Memorials to the World War II atomic bomb tragedies dominate this downtown district. Visit pretty parks, tour a castle and shrines, and sample okonomiyaki pancakes.

Visit Hiroshima City Centre to experience a captivating combination of bomb-damaged relics, beautiful green spaces, glitzy skyscrapers and neon-lit entertainment zones. Pause for thought at monuments and museums commemorating the devastating bombings of August 1945. Relax in elegant gardens, feast on local delicacies and browse excellent art exhibitions.

The Gates of Peace lead to Hiroshima’s sobering Peace Memorial Park. Sights such as the Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound, Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims and Children’s Peace Monument honor the fallen soldiers and bystanders. Learn about the event and its aftermath via exhibits at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims. Across the Motoyasu River is the ruined shell of the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A visit to the reconstructed 16th-century Hiroshima Castle offers a journey revealing Japanese feudal history and Samurai traditions. Within the complex, the Shinto Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine is a popular venue for Japanese New Year celebrations. See more Shinto culture at the Shirakami Shrine.

Head to the Kamiyacho area for contemporary fashion and kimono stores, cocktail bars, izakaya pubs and sushi joints. Hiroshima Hondori Street is a great place to try savory okonomiyaki pancakes. Find brand-name outlets and lifestyle shops at Sunmall. Sake bars and karaoke rooms attract a lively crowd to Nagarekawa. Pursue masterpieces by regional artists at Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art.

Follow locals to Central Park, home to cherry blossom-shaded pathways, a children’s playground and outdoor swimming pool. Nearby is the Hiroshima Children’s Museum and Hiroshima Museum of Art. Fukuromachi Park is another notable location for admiring cherry blossoms. The bridges, ponds, teahouses and landscape gardens of Shukkeien are a delight for the senses.

Hiroshima City Centre is a quick tram ride or 30-minute walk from Hiroshima Station. Travel between the sights by tram and the Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Bus, which stops at eight major attractions. Alternatively, get active by using the city’s paid bike-sharing system.


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Top hotels in Hiroshima City Centre

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima

4 out of 5
6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,010 reviews)
"The view was amazing, we had a corner room and big large windows. The bed was also very comfortable. The breakfast was delicious."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

4 out of 5
2-37 Matsubaracho, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hiroshima ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (98 reviews)
"The perfect hotel for a trip to Hiroshima. Conveniently located within the train station. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Rooms are beautiful"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

4 out of 5
1-5 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,496 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P3,496
P4,422 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,267 reviews)
"Great property and area."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

3.5 out of 5
5-16 Teppo-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,221 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P3,221
P3,898 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Great Value in Hiroshima
"Great room. Good size. Great value"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima

Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima

4 out of 5
9-12 NakaMachi Naka-Ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P2,748 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P2,748
P3,022 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Two perfect days
"Mitsui Garden doesn't dissapoint. While this particular hotel was not as grand as the one in Taiwan where I stayed previously, the brand is something that I will always consider. I like the idea that there's a guest lounge where you can relax outside of the room. Light snack is offered but don't ..."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima
Hilton Hiroshima

Hilton Hiroshima

4 out of 5
Fujimicho 11-12, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,911 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P4,911
P6,104 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (946 reviews)
"We had a great stay at this hotel. The breakfast was excellent, with plenty of choice and good quality food. Staff were friendly, attentive, and always happy to help. The location was very convenient for exploring the area. Overall, a very good experience and we would gladly return."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Hilton Hiroshima
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 the city at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Hondori Station.

Kamiyacho
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Hondori

While Hondori isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho are some notable places to visit nearby.

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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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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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
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 City Centre