Nishi Ward
Hiroshima
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.
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.
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 shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.
Things to do
Hiroshima & Miyajima 6.5h Guided Tour – Dome, Park & Shrine
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima: Miyajima and Hiroshima UNESCO Day Tour
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima Peace & History Tour: Why the Atomic Bomb Was Dropped
Top hotels in Nishi Ward
OUCHI HOTEL Yokogawa
It was good
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
wonderful breakfast buffet! Pleasant staff! Clean room! Very convenient location to catch Bullet trains!
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Good breakfast. Excellent community baths. Comfortable rooms.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
A nice clean room, very close to the Peace Memorial Park, wonderful breakfast and a great rooftop! A welcome drink was a plus!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
The location was excellent for our purposes since we like to walk, we’re not with a group and the sites we were interested in seeing were close by The staff was helpful and we were pleased that the concierge was able to cancel a trip to the island because of the heavy rain. The views from our window ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
Wow just wow the breakfast and how clean and how everything was so close . Incredible.
Reviewed on 29 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.
