Nishi Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nishi Ward
Popular places to visit
Mitaki-dera
You can find out about the history of Hiroshima with a visit to Mitaki-dera. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
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 notable monuments and shops 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:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima Peace & History Tour: Why the Atomic Bomb Was Dropped
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Our pick of the best Nishi Ward Hotel Deals
Hiroshima Peace Hotel - Hostel
Good basic Japanese style room very near station, lots of shops nearby. Helpful staff Damp smell in corridors but room was clean.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
OUCHI HOTEL Yokogawa
It was good
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
The breakfast was very good. The room was spacious and clean. The location is good and within walking distance to most of the tourist areas.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Great location, clean, helpful staff. Information lady showed me how to make origami peace cranes.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
Staggeringly good value, perfectly located and absolutely top notch western-friendly hotel in the heart of Hiroshimas tourist district, on both direct metro or tram lines from the main station. The best place we have stayed on a 20 day tour or Japan - large room, great views, a restaurant downstairs ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Hiroshima
Excellent hotel, easy short walk to the Peace Memorial Park and good transport links around the city. Good facilities including a nice onsen (public bath) and fantastic breakfast with a wide range of options. Smooth check in process and very clean and tidy. Highly recommended hotel.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi Ward
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.
Naka Ward
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.
Motomachi
If you're spending time in Motomachi, check out sights like Hiroshima Green Arena or Hiroshima Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi 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.
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.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
