Chugoku
Travel Guide
Visit Chugoku
Where to stay in Chugoku
Hiroshima City Centre
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.
Itsukushima
If you're spending some time in Itsukushima, Mount Misen and Daisho-in are top sights worth seeing.
Naka Ward
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.
Yuda Onsen
Travelers like the parks in Yuda Onsen, and Inoue Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Kita Ward
While visiting Kita Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Kanko Stadium and Momotaro Arena.
Kaike Onsen
While visiting Kaike Onsen, you might make a stop by sights like Kaike Onsen Beach and Tokoen Garden.
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Breakfast buffet looked great; wine, champagne and snacks offered in the evening; room provided "loungewear" and slippers for use in the public bath, plus deep bath in the room! Very comfortable!
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Clean room, free water if you let them clean daily. Friendly staff speaks English.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Hiroshima
Excellent hotel, easy short walk to the Peace Memorial Park and good transport links around the city. Good facilities including a nice onsen (public bath) and fantastic breakfast with a wide range of options. Smooth check in process and very clean and tidy. Highly recommended hotel.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
fav HIROSHIMA STADIUM
Great stay
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
fav HIROSHIMA HEIWAODORI
Nice but needs some heart—and thicker towels. Never have I seen such thin towels at any hotel, be it one star or 4 star. Also, the toilet door is so thin, you can hear everything.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Arts Dobashi 3N
So close to trains, trams shopping malls just few min walk away
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
Popular places to visit
Izumo Taisha
You can learn about the history of Izumo with a trip to Izumo Taisha. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
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.
Uno Port
Explore the waterfront in Tamano with a trip to Uno Port. Wander the gardens and seaside in the area.
Benesse House Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Benesse House Museum during your travels in Naoshima. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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.
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.
Things to do
Cooking and Eating Bara Sushi A Local Dish from Okayama
Mindful Sashiko Stitching on Kojima Denim in Historic Kurashiki
Experience the Japanese Sword Making Process with a Swordsmith
Experience of Making Knives and Small Knives by a Swordsmith
- Izumo Taisha
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Uno Port
- Benesse House Museum
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Karato Fish Market
- Tsunoshima Bridge
- Atomic Bomb Dome
- Tamatsukuri Hot Spring
- Tottori Sand Dunes
- Hiroshima Green Arena
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
- Miyajima Ferry Terminal
- Adachi Museum of Art
- Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
- Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park
- Mojiko Retro
- Hiroshima University
- Okayama University
- Moji Port
- Naoshima Ferry Terminal
- Lake Shinji
- Hiroshima Castle
- Akiyoshidai Safari Land
- Muscat Stadium
- Kintaikyo Bridge
- Akiyoshi Cave
- Matsue Castle
- Omocha Okoku
- Mizuki Shigeru Road
