Asaminami Ward Travel Guide
Hiroshima
Visit Asaminami Ward
Popular places to visit
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 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 notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Hiroshima: Miyajima and Hiroshima UNESCO Day Tour
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Osaka/Hiroshima Dep: Hiroshima Miyajima LandmarksUNESCO Tour
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Hiroshima Peace & History Tour: Why the Atomic Bomb Was Dropped
Top hotels in Asaminami Ward
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
Hotel Hokke Club Hiroshima
Breakfast was buffet with Japanese, (Japanized) Chinese and Western cuisine. Satisfied: Fried Oyster was good. And overall combination. Disappointed: We wanted to make toast but there were strawberry jam, orange jam and margarine but no butter. When we baked croissant in heater, the space between ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Asaminami 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.
Nishi Ward
While you're in Nishi Ward, take in top sights like Mitaki-dera or Hiroshima Kannon Marina, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fukushima-cho Station or Nishi-kan-on-machi Station.
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.
Ōsukachō
When in Ōsukachō, you can plan a visit to Shukkeien and Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
