Higashi Ward Travel Guide

Hiroshima

Popular places to visit

Itsukushima Shrine which includes a lake or waterhole and heritage elements

Itsukushima Shrine

4.5/5(53 reviews)

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

4.5/5(50 reviews)

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

4.5/5(33 reviews)

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

4.5/5(50 reviews)

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 notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.

Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

4.5/5(51 reviews)

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)

Rp1.987.218
per adult
Bonsai trimming tour (with photo data)
Hiroshima: Peace Memorial, Itsukushima and Miyajima Tour

Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty

Rp2.805.620
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Train: A Journey of Peace and Scenic Beauty

Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry

Rp1.936.368
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Day Trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Rp5.459.256
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pas

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

Rp110.401
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Japanesel Archery Experience HIROSHIMA CASTLE SHARAKU

Japanesel Archery Experience HIROSHIMA CASTLE SHARAKU

Rp667.926
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Japanesel Archery Experience HIROSHIMA CASTLE SHARAKU
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Top hotels in Higashi Ward

APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi

APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi

3 out of 5
2-29 Kamiosukacho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is Rp865.976 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
Rp865.976
Rp1.047.832 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hiroshima ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (400 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on 7 Sep 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.657.494 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp2.657.494
Rp3.215.567 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Consistently deliver excellent services
"I had a busy week and wanted to just relax to recharge myself. The staff understood my needs and made my stay extremely comfortable by bringing a room key enabled for an additional day to stay in the same room and listening to my needs. It was “in the moment” decision and I did not want to be bothered ..."

Reviewed on 6 Sep 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 Rp1.510.207 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp1.510.207
Rp1.661.228 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (631 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
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 Rp841.813 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
Rp841.813
Rp925.973 total
22 Sept - 23 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! (261 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
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
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (428 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

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Toyoko Inn Hiroshima-eki Shinkansen-guchi No.2
Hotel Livemax Premium Hiroshima

Hotel Livemax Premium Hiroshima

2.5 out of 5
1-1-7 Futabanosato, Higashiku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is Rp648.436 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
Rp648.436
Rp713.302 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hiroshima Green ...
7.8/10 Good! (103 reviews)
"Everything was good. Keep up the good work. Thank you for an enjoyable stay."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 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 Mikumarikyo Forest Park.

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

Motomachi
Hiroshima showing a lake or waterhole and heritage elements 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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