Chugoku
Travel Guide
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Hiroshima City Centre
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.
Itsukushima
While visiting Itsukushima, you might make a stop by sights like Daisho-in and Miyajima Aquarium.
Yuda Onsen
Travellers like the parks in Yuda Onsen, and Inoue Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Kaike Onsen
While visiting Kaike Onsen, you might make a stop by sights like Kaike Onsen Beach and Tokoen Garden.
Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Kanko Stadium and Momotaro Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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 Prefectural Library and Hiroshima Central Shopping District.
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
"For those planning to make day trips, the location is absolutely fantastic, right next to the Shinkansen station. We only spent one night, but we had a wonderful stay, very convenient. We had left some important documents in our previous hotel in Kyoto, and the staff at this hotel were fantastic, ..."
Reviewed on 22 May, 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
"Loved my room. Hotel location. Happy hour. Great way for solo travelers to meet others"
Reviewed on 22 May, 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
"We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. Our room was clean, bright with a large window and a wonderful "downtown" view. There were 3 of us and the room had 3 beds, which made things admittedly a little tight. Though quite typical of Japanese hotels I believe and in no way a negative. The location was ..."
Reviewed on 19 May, 2026
fav HIROSHIMA STADIUM
"Room was a very cool modern Japanese style. Very spacious a short walk to the station and shopping. Loved the enclosed outdoor seating area. Read a book while enjoying a craft beer."
Reviewed on 20 May, 2026
GRACE STAY Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
"The place was very good once I got in, but it was pretty hard to find and had some issues with check in. Note that the place on Google maps might not be the actual place, it's one street south of it. Not much around in the area, especially later at night."
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
fav HIROSHIMA HEIWAODORI
"Breakfast was good. Laundry machine all in Japanese and needed help from staff but all good at end"
Reviewed on 17 May, 2026
Popular places to visit
Izumo Taisha
You can learn about the history of Izumo with a trip to Izumo Taisha. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
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.
Tsunoshima Bridge
You can learn about the history of Shimonoseki with a visit to Tsunoshima Bridge. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Benesse House Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Benesse House Museum during your trip to Naoshima. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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.
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.
Things to do
Cooking and Eating Bara Sushi A Local Dish from Okayama
