Hongo-cho Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Itsukushima Shrine featuring a lake or waterhole and heritage elements

Itsukushima Shrine

4.5/5(101 reviews)

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

4.5/5(84 reviews)

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

4.5/5(62 reviews)

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
Atomic Bomb Dome

Atomic Bomb Dome

4.5/5(86 reviews)

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
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium

Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

4.5/5(82 reviews)

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 and Miyajima by Train: A Journey of Peace and Scenic Beauty

Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry

AU$182
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima/Miyajima Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

Hiroshima/Miyajima Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

AU$187
per adult
Hiroshima/Miyajima Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

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

AU$601
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Day Trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

AU$514
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
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)
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Our pick of the best Hongo-cho Hotel Deals

Green Hill Hotel Onomichi

Green Hill Hotel Onomichi

3.5 out of 5
9-1 Higashigoshocho, Onomichi, Hiroshima-ken
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Onomichi. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (952 reviews)
スタッフの対応がとてもいい
"立地も駅のすぐ前ですし、商店街にも近く、 すぐ横には広場もあり、便利な場所でしたし、 フロントや特に朝食場所のスタッフの挨拶や 気遣いが気持ちよく感じました 次回もまたお世話になりたいと思います"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

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Green Hill Hotel Onomichi
Toyoko Inn Higashi Hiroshima Station

Toyoko Inn Higashi Hiroshima Station

3 out of 5
Minaga 2-2-31, Higashihiroshima
The price is AU$90 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$90
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Higashihiroshima. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (362 reviews)
"Was a great place to stay."

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

Toyoko Inn Higashi Hiroshima Station
Hiroshima Airport Hotel

Hiroshima Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
64-25 Zennyuji Hongo-cho, Mihara, Hiroshima-ken
The price is AU$273 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$273
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Mihara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (546 reviews)
"If you are forced to stay near the airport, then you really don't have too many options. It's the only Airport hotel. The main issue is that Airport is far from everything and therefore no local transportation to look for stores etc and walk around. Just the beautiful gardens. I'm not a big fan of ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Hiroshima Airport Hotel
Onomichi Kokusai Hotel

Onomichi Kokusai Hotel

3 out of 5
1-13-6 Shinhama, Onomichi, Hiroshima
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Onomichi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Senkoji Park Viewpoint and Jikoji Temple ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (363 reviews)
"The quality of the service and facility was fist rate. From start to finish. The room, I got a double, was spacious and well cared for. Modern and luxurious. Will defiantly be back."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

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Onomichi Kokusai Hotel
onomichi club

onomichi club

2.5 out of 5
15-20, Nishidocho, Onomichi, Hiroshima
The price is AU$170 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$170
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Onomichi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Onomichi City Museum of Art and Senkoji Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
Perfect hotel to end our trip to Japan!
"Everything about Onomichi Club was exquisite. The location, the views, the cafe, the restaurant the baths and the room. This was our last stop on our 10 day trip to Japan and it was the perfect spot to end in. I highly recommend it!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

onomichi club
Yutori

Yutori

3 out of 5
4-5-1 Tenmacho, Onomichi, Hiroshima
The price is AU$93 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$93
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Onomichi. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Senkoji Park Viewpoint and Jikoji Temple are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews)
"Muy bueno"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Yutori
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Other neighbourhoods around Hongo-cho

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Okunoshima Island

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Okunoshima Island. You might want to make time for a stop at Okunoshima Island Poison Gas Museum or Okunoshima Beach.

Okunoshima Island
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Namitakiji Onsen

Travellers like the parks in Namitakiji Onsen, and Minaga Reservoir is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Namitakiji Onsen
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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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Higashi Ward

4/5(1 area review)

While you're in Higashi Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima Toshogu or Hiroshima City Forestry Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fudoin-mae Station or Ushita Station.

Higashi 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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Asakita Ward

While visiting Asakita Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Asa Zoological Park and Glass no Sato.

Asakita Ward

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