Sandankyo Onsen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

Miyajima Ferry Terminal
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.

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.

Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium 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.
Activities

Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)

The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings

Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)

Japan Yokai Museum Ticket in Miyoshi, Hiroshima

Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Sandankyo Onsen Hotel Deals

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima RiverSide
Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sandankyo Onsen

Asaminami Ward
If you're spending time in Asaminami Ward, check out sights like Aeon Mall or Hiroshima's Transportation Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Tomo Station or Ohara Station.

Saeki Ward
While visiting Saeki Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Setonaikai National Park and Kojoji Temple.

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

Nishi Ward
While you're in Nishi Ward, take in top sights like Marina Hop or Mitaki-dera, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fukushima-cho Station or Nishi-kan-on-machi Station.

Motomachi
If you're spending time in Motomachi, check out sights like Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine or Hiroshima Green Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi Station.

Higashi Ward
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.