Chugoku Travel Guide

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Shukkeien which includes a garden
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Hiroshima Castle showing heritage elements and a castle
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Where to stay in Chugoku

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Hiroshima City Centre

4.5/5(231 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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Yuda Onsen

Travellers like the parks in Yuda Onsen, and Inoue Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yuda Onsen
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Kaike Onsen

While visiting Kaike Onsen, you might make a stop by sights like Kaike Onsen Beach and Tokoen Garden.

Kaike Onsen
Hiroshima Castle showing a castle

Naka Ward

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

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.

Naka Ward
Five-Story Pagoda showing heritage elements

Itsukushima

While visiting Itsukushima, you might make a stop by sights like Daisho-in and Miyajima Aquarium.

Itsukushima
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Kita Ward

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Kanko Stadium and Kibitsu Shrine are top sights worth seeing.

Kita Ward
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

3 out of 5
5-16 Teppo-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is AU$116 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$116
per night
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this 3-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! (1,008 reviews)
"The property was impeccably clean and the staff was courteous and professional. The property was conveniently located to all of the attractions we were interested in and the breakfast bar was more than we had expected."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima

Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima

4 out of 5
9-12 NakaMachi Naka-Ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
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The price is AU$102 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$102
per night
31 July - 1 Aug
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Very professional and kind staff. Good location to attractions too."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

4 out of 5
1-5 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is AU$149 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$149
per night
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (1,250 reviews)
"What a luxurious experience. People really need to get out of Tokyo. There is so much to Japan outside of tokyo that I could spend an entire trip in Hiroshima and still have more to do☺️. I will def consider returning again.🍻"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
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4 out of 5
7-15 Nishihiratsukacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (264 reviews)
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"Spacious room for the whole family and great location. We could walk to many shops, restaurants and attractions. Washer/dryer in the room was a bonus but a full laundromat is on the same block. Would definitely stay again and recommend it to others."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

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b hotel Neko Yard

b hotel Neko Yard

3.5 out of 5
2-10 Nekoyacho Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Hiroshima Green Arena and Mazda ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (176 reviews)
"The property is great, comfortable for our family of four. Well located in a quiet neighborhood with access to caffès, restaurants and convenience stores, also near to the Peace Memorial Park. We also like the minimalist style. The only downside is there is a lot dust around the apartment."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

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bHotel

3.5 out of 5
Heiwa Odori 6-12 Tanakamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Hiroshima Green Arena and Mazda ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (388 reviews)
"Loved our stay at the bHotel. Spacious, clean and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

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Popular places to visit

Izumo Taisha

Izumo Taisha

You can learn about the local history of Izumo during your trip to a well-known site such as Izumo Taisha. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.

Izumo Taisha
Itsukushima Shrine featuring a lake or waterhole and heritage elements

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
Tsunoshima Bridge

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.

Tsunoshima Bridge
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
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

Cities near Chugoku

Matsuyama

Matsuyama

Okayama

Okayama

Takamatsu

Takamatsu

Itsukushima Shrine which includes mountains and heritage elements

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