Higashi Ward

Hiroshima

Popular places to visit

Itsukushima Shrine featuring heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

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
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
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
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)

P7,067
per adult
Bonsai trimming tour (with photo data)
Hiroshima: Peace Memorial, Itsukushima and Miyajima Tour

Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty

P9,977
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty
AbombDome

Hiroshima Walking Tour Why A Bomb was dropped to Hiroshima

P2,537
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima Walking Tour Why A Bomb was dropped to Hiroshima
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Train: A Journey of Peace and Scenic Beauty

Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry

P6,709
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

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

P22,770
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pas

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

P393
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
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Top hotels in Higashi Ward

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 P2,909 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P2,909
P3,200 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (206 reviews)
"Really good Japanese style hotel. Stays come with breakfast and dinner. They also have a public bath and sauna which i didnt have time to use. Amenities are basic."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2025

Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right
APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi
APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi
3 out of 5
2-29 Kamiosukacho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is P3,192 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P3,192
P3,862 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (325 reviews)
"Clean and right next to the bullet train station. Thanks!"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi
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 P7,916 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P7,916
P9,578 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Love the location and the hotel is very spacious and nice. Having laundry facilities would have been nice."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 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
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! (594 reviews)
"Good hotel. Right next to the train station. Clean rooms that were a good size for Japan."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima Station
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 P3,785 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P3,785
P4,164 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (398 reviews)
"The desk staff on the first day was excellent. Very helpful, very friendly. The desk staff on the second day was above average. The morning breakfast staff was also excellent. The breakfast was far better on Tuesday than Wednesday..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 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 P2,612 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P2,612
P2,874 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (299 reviews)
"Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 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 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 which includes chateau or palace

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 the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi Station.

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

Minami Ward

While you're in Minami Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art or Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.

Minami Ward
Hiroshima City Centre

Hiroshima City Centre

4.5/5(2 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

Though Nagarekawacho might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.

Nagarekawacho

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