Motomachi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 Castle
Visit this magnificently reconstructed castle to explore its towering main keep and learn about Japanese feudal history and Samurai culture at the museum within.
Hiroshima Museum of Art
See an extensive collection of artworks by famous European modern masters and Japanese painters working in the Western style at this charming museum.
Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine
Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine is just one of the places to see in Hiroshima, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Activities
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima & Miyajima 6.5h Guided Tour – Dome, Park & Shrine
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Our pick of the best Motomachi Hotel Deals
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
"Not only is this hotel beautiful; the staff is so nice and welcoming. The location is very convenient for walking to the Peace Memorial Park. There is a restaurant on the first floor that serves delicious pasta and the staff was so friendly and helpful. The view from our room was literally unbelievably ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
"Very convenient being attached to the train station. 5 minute walk from the shinkanshen to the check-in desk. The breakfast buffet was simply amazing."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
"Well located and affordable. Not a destination in itself."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
"The restaurant and bar were nice, but other than that, the hotel was really mid. The house keeping was really poor, they didn't change our glasses and toilet paper. We had to go ask the staff at the lobby. The room was okay, not really clean and kinda old. Hard for me to recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Hiroshima
"Terrible smell as smoking is allowed in the middle of the entrance lobby. Also, the smallest and outdated bathroom facilities. Check-in staff was most helpful, but when we asked to call a taxi upon departure, we were given a card with a telephone number… When we explained that we don’t speak Japanese ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
"This was an amazing hotel. Conveniently located right in Hiroshima Station. Beautiful rooms and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Motomachi
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.
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 of the city at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Hondori Station.
Hondori
While there might not be top attractions in Hondori, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
Yokogawa
Even though there aren't top sights in Yokogawa, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like EDION Peace Wing Hiroshima. Jump on the metro at Yokogawa 1-chome Station to see more of the city.
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.
