Matoba Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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
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
Atomic Bomb Dome

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.

Atomic Bomb Dome
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

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 Peace Memorial Museum

Activities

Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

AU$607
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Japanesel Archery Experience HIROSHIMA CASTLE SHARAKU

Japanesel Archery Experience HIROSHIMA CASTLE SHARAKU

AU$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Japanesel Archery Experience HIROSHIMA CASTLE SHARAKU
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pas

Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)

AU$10
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima/Miyajima Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

Hiroshima/Miyajima Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

AU$190
per adult
Hiroshima/Miyajima Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Through the Peace Park!

Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure

AU$115
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure
Hiroshima Peace

Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites

AU$150
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites
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Our pick of the best Matoba Hotel Deals

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
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! (1,016 reviews)
"perfect"

Reviewed on 25 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$102 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$102
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$155 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$155
31 July - 1 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
Oriental Hotel Hiroshima

Oriental Hotel Hiroshima

3.5 out of 5
6-10 Tanaka-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$93 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$93
31 July - 1 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,101 reviews)
"This was a great place to stay. Great price, nice room, plenty of space."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Oriental Hotel Hiroshima
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima

4 out of 5
6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is AU$125 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$125
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,013 reviews)
"Loved the location near public subway transportation, shopping, and dining. Thought the hotel as a whole was rather stunning in terms of size and visual appeal, though the room itself was a bit dated, especially the bathroom. The staff, though, were top notch - very helpful, quick and friendly."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Hilton Hiroshima

Hilton Hiroshima

4 out of 5
Fujimicho 11-12, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is AU$218 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$218
7 Aug - 8 Aug
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! (912 reviews)
Amazing Hotel with Outstanding Service!
"We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The room was spacious and very comfortable, and the breakfast buffet was absolutely fantastic — definitely worth adding to your stay. The hotel also features a great pool, which our kids loved. A few things to keep in mind: the hotel does not offer shuttle services, ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Matoba

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Kurahashi

If you're spending some time in Kurahashi, Saka Bayside Beach and Marina Hop are top sights worth seeing.

Kurahashi
Hiroshima featuring heritage elements and a lake or waterhole as well as a large group of people

Minami Ward

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Minami Ward, check out sights like Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art or Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.

Minami Ward
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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.

Fuchu-cho
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Nagarekawacho

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

Nagarekawacho
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
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Aki Ward

If you're spending time in Aki Ward, check out sights like Hiroshima City Forestry Park or Seishoji Temple and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Midoriguchi Station or Midorinakamachi Station.

Aki Ward

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