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 notable monuments and shops 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
The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Our pick of the best Motomachi Hotel Deals
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Clean and comfortable room. Great location. Staff was very friendly and helpful. They reserved a taxi for us for early morning pickup. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Great hotel clean, staff are great and the breakfast is fantastic.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
The hotel staff are very kind and helpful, and everything runs smoothly. The best thing about this hotel is that it is directly connected to the station, so you can move around without getting wet even when it rains. I highly recommend this hotel, especially if you are traveling to Hiroshima by ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
Room emasculate. Very nice accommodation and very good staff.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
The room was fine, spotless, the service excellent. The best things are at the top and bottom. The bar on the top floor - with toof garden - has super views (although the evening music may nt be to everyone's taste. On the ground floor, The Knot bar/restaurant is excellent; the pizzas particularly ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Grandvrio Hotel Miyajima Wakura
The room setup is a nice, more traditional layout; and the included choice of your kind of outfit is really fun. This hotel was quite a nice surprise considering the location, all for really good value
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
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.
