Higashi Ward

Hiroshima

Popular places to visit

Itsukushima Shrine which includes a lake or waterhole and heritage elements

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.

Itsukushima Shrine
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

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.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Miyajima Ferry Terminal

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.

Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Atomic Bomb Dome

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.

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 shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.

Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

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 Peace Memorial Museum

Things to do

Bonsai trimming tour

Bonsai trimming tour (with photo data)

HK$957
per adult
Bonsai trimming tour (with photo data)
Hiroshima: Peace Memorial, Itsukushima and Miyajima Tour

Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty

HK$1,351
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

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

HK$3,083
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Train: A Journey of Peace and Scenic Beauty

Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry

HK$934
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Japanesel Archery Experience HIROSHIMA CASTLE SHARAKU

Japanesel Archery Experience HIROSHIMA CASTLE SHARAKU

HK$322
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Japanesel Archery Experience HIROSHIMA CASTLE SHARAKU
Day Trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

HK$2,634
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
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Top hotels in Higashi Ward

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel

4.5 out of 5
12-1 Wakakusa-cho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,175 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
HK$1,175
HK$1,422 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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)
Convenient
"Room was spacious and very clean. Very convenient to train station and easy to catch airport bus close by. Only downsides were the hotel did not have coin laundry and had to pay extra fee to use gym. Would still highly recommend"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station

3.5 out of 5
3-5-7 Futaborinosato, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is HK$535 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
HK$535
HK$591 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (618 reviews)
"We had a very nice stay. The hotel was lovely and our room was very nice. The bathroom was much larger than we usually see in a Japanese hotel. The room while small was a manageable size for me and my husband. The hotel is very near Hiroshima Station."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station
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$411 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
HK$411
HK$498 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (377 reviews)
"Good economic option"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 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$384 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
HK$384
HK$424 total
19 Sept - 20 Sept
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! (243 reviews)
"i am going to stay this hotel again when my next visit to hiroshima"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right
Trust Hotel

Trust Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1-14-10 Hikarimachi, Higashi Ward, Hiroshima
The price is HK$910 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
HK$910
HK$1,005 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (312 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

Trust Hotel
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$567 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
HK$567
HK$625 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (419 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2
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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 Take Shrine.

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 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.

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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