Kurahashi Travel Guide
Hiroshima
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.
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.
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.
Hiroshima Green Arena
Catch an event at Hiroshima Green Arena during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima Walking Tour Why A Bomb was dropped to Hiroshima
Hiroshima & Miyajima Shrine Bus Tour With Local Guide
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Hiroshima & Miyajima Group Walking Tour With Local Guide
Top hotels in Kurahashi
Sugawa House 1
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Clean room, helpful staff. The snacks & drinks available for free were amazing!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Smell of smoke even though the room was smoke free
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Grandvrio Hotel Miyajima Wakura
Staff were very accommodating and helped us understand where everything was even though we only knew minimal Japanese. They took the time to make sure we were comfortable. We had the executive room with a separate bath facing the Miyajima Island. It was a beautiful view. The only thing we wished ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
we loved our room with the view of the mountains and ocean.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
Lovely big room with giant bed! Great location
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kurahashi
Itsukushima
While visiting Itsukushima, you might make a stop by sights like Daisho-in and Miyajima Aquarium.
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.
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.
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 Memorial Cathedral for World Peace are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
