Naka Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 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 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 Central Shopping District
During your visit to Hiroshima, you can do some window-shopping at Hiroshima Central Shopping District. Visit the monuments in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Activities
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Our pick of the best Naka Ward Hotel Deals
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Best hotel we stayed at in 3 weeks in Japan
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Hiroshima
All excellent in terms of room services and breakfast!!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Lovely hotel. Breakfast expensive. Pool use expensive. Location perfect. Convenience store onsite helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
Location is excellent. Cleaning was not great, towels were changed but beds not made or dirty glasses/cups not replaced. The hotel restaurant failed to advise us before we sat down to order dinner that they charge a "seating fee" per persn.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
Clean room, excellent staff, hot tub/shower excellent. Plenty of closet space and outlets for charging electronics.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Oriental Hotel Hiroshima
Staff is excellent
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Naka Ward
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.
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.
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.
Nagarekawacho
While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Memorial Cathedral for World Peace are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
