Asakita Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Asakita 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Hiroshima/Miyajima Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Japanesel Archery Experience HIROSHIMA CASTLE SHARAKU
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Our pick of the best Asakita Ward Hotel Deals
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
Hiroshima Washington Hotel
Oriental Hotel Hiroshima
Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima
Other neighbourhoods around Asakita Ward
Higashi Ward
While you're in Higashi Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima Toshogu or Hiroshima City Forestry Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fudoin-mae Station or Ushita Station.
Asaminami Ward
If you're spending time in Asaminami Ward, check out sights like Aeon Mall or Hiroshima's Transportation Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Tomo Station or Ohara Station.
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.
Aki Ward
When in Aki Ward and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Hiroshima City Forestry Park or Fudenosato Kobo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Midoriguchi Station or Midorinakamachi Station.
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 of the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi Station.
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.
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Miyajima Ferry Terminal
- Atomic Bomb Dome
- Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Setonaikai National Park
- Hiroshima Castle
- Miyahama Hot Spring
- Hiroshima Central Shopping District
- Miyajima Aquarium
- Hiroshima Museum of Art
- Mazda Museum
- Shukkeien
- Momijidani Park
- Five-Story Pagoda
- Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall
- Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art
- Saka Bayside Beach
- Children's Peace Monument