Matoba Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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 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.
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium 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.
Activities
1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour from Hiroshima, Kyoto, or Osaka
Hiroshima in a Nutshell: Morning Bike Adventure
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour
Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites
Hiroshima: Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner
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Other neighbourhoods around Matoba
Agamachi
While visiting Agamachi, you might make a stop by sights like Setonaikai National Park and Haiga Peak.
Kurahashi
If you're spending some time in Kurahashi, Saka Bayside Beach and Marina Hop are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hijiyamachō
While visiting Hijiyamachō, you might make a stop by sights like Hijiyama Garden and Kyobashi River.
Nagarekawacho
While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Miyajima Ferry Terminal
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Atomic Bomb Dome
- Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Hiroshima Castle
- Miyahama Hot Spring
- Miyajima Aquarium
- Hiroshima Museum of Art
- Shukkeien
- Mount Misen
- Five-Story Pagoda
- Momijidani Park
- Daisho-in
- Children's Peace Monument