Minami Ward
Hiroshima
Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Discover an exciting and ever-changing display of artwork by Japanese and international contemporary artists at this architecturally impressive hilltop museum.
Hijiyama Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Hijiyama Garden, a lovely green space in Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.
Manga Library-Museum
You can study the exhibits at Manga Library-Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Hiroshima. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hijiyama-kōen
You can find out about the history of Hiroshima when you stop by Hijiyama-kōen. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.
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 City Museum of History and Traditional Crafts
You can browse the exhibits at Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Crafts, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Hiroshima. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour
Hiroshima: Miyajima Half-day Historical Walking Tour
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bike and Boat
Top hotels in Minami Ward
Nest Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae
Clean room, very friendly staff, convenient to train
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Excellent breakfast buffet with quality food and a large selection of food. Staff were very polite and helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Hiroshima
Great room, but the laundry machines were prone to leaving your laundry wet for me and few other people I met at the hotel
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
Simple but spacious room, having separate areas for the toilet and bath is a bonus. Location and convenience is the number one selling point, literally right next to the street car and JR station with plenty of shopping and eating options.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station
Great stay. Would definitely rebook the place when we come back to Hiroshima.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME HIROSHIMA SHINKANSENGUCHI
We had a great stay in Hiroshima. VIAINN is only 5 minutes from Hiroshima station. The rooms are clean & the staff very courteous & helpful. Hiroshima is a major station so all the shop’s & restaurants are there for travellers convenience.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
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.
Nagarekawacho
While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
Hiroshima City Centre
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.
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.
