Matoba Travel Guide
Hiroshima
Things to do
Hiroshima & Miyajima: 2 UNESCO Sites 1-Day Small Group Tour
Hiroshima & Miyajima 1-Day Tour from Osaka, Kyoto or Hiroshima
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Peaceful Hiroshima & Miyajima UNESCO 1 Day Bus Tour
Hiroshima Historical Walking Tour - Why A-Bomb was Dropped
Top hotels in Matoba
Hotel Hokke Club Hiroshima
"We loved this hotel! The buffet breakfast was quite extravagant - there were almost too many options! The hotel has a public bath/sento. It is not tattoo friendly, though I had no issues using it with a tattoo cover. It was just one bath, but it was relaxing. The room was well layed out and the bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
"Rooms, bathrooms, and amenities are tired and dated."
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
"Convenient access to trains and streetcars. Excellent hotel!"
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
"Very easy checking in. Easy to check out with putting cards in machine. Appreciate the 12PM checkout and 2PM check in. Western style shower with good pressure. Comfortable beds. Great location close to Shinkansen and many food options close by. Easy to get to sights via tram or bus. A little expensive ..."
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026
Hiroshima Station Universal Hotel Shinkansen Exit Right
"Fantastic value, decent location near the station and dinner and breakfast included"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Matoba
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.
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.
Minami Ward
If you're spending time in Minami Ward, check out sights like Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art or Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi 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.
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.
