Higashi Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Itsukushima Shrine featuring a lake or waterhole and heritage elements

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
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
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

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

Activities

Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pas

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

AU$10
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket

Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket

AU$18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket
Koto performer

The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings

AU$40
per adult
The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings
Orizuru Tower Admission ticket | Hiroshima

Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)

AU$42
per adult
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour

Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour

AU$184
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour
Biking by the iconic Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park.

Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bike and Boat

AU$220
per adult
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bike and Boat
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Our pick of the best Higashi Ward Hotel Deals

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 AU$286 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$286
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,009 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel
APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi

APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi

3 out of 5
2-29 Kamiosukacho, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is AU$103 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$103
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (405 reviews)
"Adjoining rooms for family of 4. Rooms very small but not unexpected. Buffet Breakfast very good for the price. Easy walk to hiroshima station. Onsen was added bonus"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

APA Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae Shinkansenguchi
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 AU$134 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$134
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (637 reviews)
"Excellent hotel for the professional on the go or the travelling tourist."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 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 AU$81 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$81
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (270 reviews)
"i am going to stay this hotel again when my next visit to hiroshima"

Reviewed on 18 July 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
The price is AU$108 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$108
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (437 reviews)
"Everything was nearby with transportation and shopping."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$84 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$84
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (321 reviews)
"Overall, this hotel exceeded my expectations! Although it is far from tourist places in Hiroshima, it gets a 10/10 for the following reasons. First, the public bath was amazing and I loved the free face lotions they have in every bathroom. I got a cabin room and even though it looks small, I slept ..."

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Trust Hotel
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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 a castle

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.

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

Minami Ward

4/5(1 area review)

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(231 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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