Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Hiroshima
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Hiroshima, Japan — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Peace Park.
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Top pick
Peace Park
Central memorial district — the A-Bomb Dome, the Peace Memorial Museum.
14 min walk from center
#2
Hatchobori
Shopping centre — okonomiyaki streets, department stores, the tram hub.
22 min walk from center
#3
Miyajima
Sacred shrine island a ferry away — the famous floating torii gate.
2.8 km from center
Getting around
Trams and JR trains cover the city; the JR ferry reaches Miyajima in 10 minutes.
The JR Pass covers the ferry to Miyajima — use it the same day as Peace Park to save.