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Shukkeien featuring a park
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Hiroshima Castle showing château or palace and heritage elements
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Where to stay in Chugoku

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Hiroshima City Centre

4.5/5(110 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
Hiroshima Castle featuring a castle

Naka Ward

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

In the heart of Hiroshima, discover the central business district and Peace Memorial Park, shop at Hondori shopping arcade, and savor okonomiyaki at Okonomi-mura.

Naka Ward
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Yuda Onsen

4/5(1 area review)

Travelers like the parks in Yuda Onsen, and Inoue Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Yuda Onsen
Five-Story Pagoda which includes heritage elements

Itsukushima

If you're spending some time in Itsukushima, Daisho-in and Miyajima Aquarium are top sights worth seeing.

Itsukushima
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Kaike Onsen

While visiting Kaike Onsen, you might make a stop by sights like Kaike Onsen Beach and Tokoen Garden.

Kaike Onsen
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Kita Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Kita Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saijoinari Temple and Kanko Stadium.

Kita Ward
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

4 out of 5
1-5 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
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The price is CA $94 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $94
CA $119 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,262 reviews)
"Grand hotel right by Hiroshima Station. Excellent stay."

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2025

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima

4 out of 5
6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is CA $113 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
CA $113
CA $136 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,019 reviews)
"This was a great stay. My friends and I made a last minute decision to visit Hiroshima and the Rihga Royal hotel really impressed us."

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2025

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

4 out of 5
2-37 Matsubaracho, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $116 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $116
CA $147 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hiroshima ...
9/10 Wonderful! (111 reviews)
"The perfect hotel for a trip to Hiroshima. Conveniently located within the train station. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Rooms are beautiful"

Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2025

HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
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3.5 out of 5
Heiwa Odori 6-12 Tanakamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Hiroshima Green Arena and Mazda ...
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3.5 out of 5
2-10 Nekoyacho Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (187 reviews)
"The apartment was very comfortable. It had everything needed and more. I found that the beds, even though described as twins, are more like queen size beds in the USA. One bed was softer than the other but still comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with everything needed to prepare a meal. Stove, ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2025

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4 out of 5
7-15 Nishihiratsukacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (268 reviews)
"A great facility for my family of 5 that was safe, comfortable, and affordable. Great location that is accessible to great restaurants, peace memorial and shopping."

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Popular places to visit

Izumo Taisha

Izumo Taisha

5/5(2 reviews)

You can learn about the local history of Izumo when you make a stop at a well-known site like Izumo Taisha. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.

Izumo Taisha
Itsukushima Shrine which includes heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

Itsukushima Shrine

4.5/5(33 reviews)

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
Tsunoshima Bridge

Tsunoshima Bridge

You can learn about the history of Shimonoseki with a stop at Tsunoshima Bridge. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Tsunoshima Bridge
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

5/5(43 reviews)

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

4.5/5(30 reviews)

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

5/5(45 reviews)

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

Things to do

Nikko World Heritage 1 Day Tour

Nikko World Heritage 1 Day Tour

CA $143
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Nikko World Heritage 1 Day Tour
Nikko UNESCO Shrine and Nature View Day Tour

Nikko Shrine Day Tour from Tokyo or Shinjuku

CA $172
per adult
Nikko Shrine Day Tour from Tokyo or Shinjuku
Nikko Private Tour from Tokyo with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

Nikko Private Tour from Tokyo with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

CA $1,995
per traveller
Nikko Private Tour from Tokyo with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Kanmangafuchi Abyss

1 Day Nikko Walking Tour, Toshogu and Kanmangafuchi from Tokyo

CA $224
per adult
1 Day Nikko Walking Tour, Toshogu and Kanmangafuchi from Tokyo
Nikko Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Nikko Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

CA $410
per adult
Nikko Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Kegon Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tochigi Prefecture

Nikko Private Day Trip with English Speaking Driver From Tokyo

CA $654
per traveller
Nikko Private Day Trip with English Speaking Driver From Tokyo
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Cities near Chugoku

A-Bomb Dome

Hiroshima

Matsuyama

Matsuyama

Okayama

Okayama

Itsukushima Shrine showing mountains and heritage elements

Hatsukaichi