Higashi Ward

Hiroshima

Popular places to visit

Itsukushima Shrine which includes a lake or waterhole and heritage elements

Itsukushima Shrine

4.5/5(53 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(50 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(33 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(50 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

Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.

Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

4.5/5(51 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

Things to do

Koto performer

The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings

HK$205
per adult
The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings
Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket

Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket

HK$95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket
Orizuru Tower Admission ticket | Hiroshima

Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)

HK$218
per adult
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour

Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour

HK$948
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour
Biking by the iconic Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park.

Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bike and Boat

HK$1,133
per adult
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bike and Boat
Hiroshima: Peace Memorial, Itsukushima and Miyajima Tour

Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty

HK$1,339
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty
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Top hotels in Higashi Ward

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station

3.5 out of 5
3-5-7 Futaborinosato, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (644 reviews)
"Great location and suited our needs travelling around hiroshima and others. Good stay, big rooms"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

4.5 out of 5
12-1 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is HK$1,229 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
HK$1,229
HK$1,487 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very close to train station making it a very convenient place to stay. Lots of good restaurants in the area."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi

APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi

3 out of 5
2-29 Kamiosukacho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is HK$400 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
HK$400
HK$484 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hiroshima ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (405 reviews)
"Adjoining rooms for family of 4. Rooms very small but not unexpected. Buffet Breakfast very good for the price. Easy walk to hiroshima station. Onsen was added bonus"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi
Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right

Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right

2 out of 5
18-35 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is HK$366 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
HK$366
HK$405 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hiroshima ...
7.6/10 Good! (283 reviews)
"i am going to stay this hotel again when my next visit to hiroshima"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2

Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2

3 out of 5
1-13-27 Hikarimachi, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is HK$540 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
HK$540
HK$597 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (440 reviews)
"A nice buffet breakfast is prepared for guests."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2
Trust Hotel

Trust Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1-14-10 Hikarimachi, Higashi Ward, Hiroshima
The price is HK$386 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
HK$386
HK$428 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (323 reviews)
"Overall, this hotel exceeded my expectations! Although it is far from tourist places in Hiroshima, it gets a 10/10 for the following reasons. First, the public bath was amazing and I loved the free face lotions they have in every bathroom. I got a cabin room and even though it looks small, I slept ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around 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 Mikumarikyo Forest Park.

Fuchu-cho
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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.

Ebisucho
Hiroshima Castle featuring a castle

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.

Motomachi
Hiroshima which includes heritage elements and a lake or waterhole as well as a large group of people

Minami Ward

If you're spending time in Minami Ward, check out sights like Hijiyama Garden or Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.

Minami Ward
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Hiroshima City Centre

4.5/5(136 area reviews)

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.

Hiroshima City Centre
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Nagarekawacho

While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho are some notable places to visit nearby.

Nagarekawacho

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