Nishi Ward
Hiroshima
Visit Nishi Ward
Popular places to visit
Mitaki-dera
You can find out about the history of Hiroshima with a visit to Mitaki-dera. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bike and Boat
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour
Hiroshima: Miyajima Half-day Historical Walking Tour
Hiroshima LAGOON Nightclub Admission Ticket For Foreign
Hiroshima Walking Tour Why A Bomb was dropped to Hiroshima
Top hotels in Nishi Ward
Hiroshima Peace Hotel - Hostel
Everything is so close! And the buses and trains are easy to understand! This hotel’s service is also very kind and always attentive
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2024
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
The room was very clean, staff were friendly and the onsen was excellent with hardly any other guests. The hotel is in a great central location with lots of shops, restaurants and tourist attractions in close proximity. I’d definitely stay there again
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Clean room
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
Best hotel in Hiroshima.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
The breakfast was good, and I was happy that even though I went late, there was enough of everything left. The fresh made pancakes were a delight, but I was disappointed that I could not make the topping machine work, and I would have liked to have a maple syrup option.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
Convenient location, comfortable rooms, attentive staff. The bar at the 14th floor was nice, but did not have what I requested that evening.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi Ward
Yokogawa
Even though there aren't top sights in Yokogawa, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like EDION Peace Wing Hiroshima. Jump on the metro at Yokogawa 1-chome 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.
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.
Hondori
While there might not be top attractions in Hondori, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.
Kamiyacho
If you're spending time in Kamiyacho, check out sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District or Kamiyacho and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Hondori Station.
Fukuromachi
While visiting Fukuromachi, you might make a stop by sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Fukuromachi Park.
