Asakita Ward Travel Guide
Hiroshima
Visit Asakita Ward
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.
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.
Hiroshima Green Arena
Catch an event at Hiroshima Green Arena during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Asakita Ward
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Room was clean, staff were friendly and the location was great for the price. Check in and check out process are also easy.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
Grate views from room.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
Room was comfortable, and staff friendly, but having check-in on the top floor bar (even if temporary) is weird. Colour choices for rooms are straight out of the 90's with it's choice of Green velvet for the bed. Shower and Bathroom were acceptable, and bed was comfortable though. Staff were friendly, ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Nest Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae
Clean room, very friendly staff, convenient to train
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Great breakfast buffet, spacious bathroom, polite staff..... Can't complain anything. Also the location is perfect!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Hiroshima
The hotel room layout is poorly designed. The large bed directly faces a spacious bathroom, which is enclosed by four sliding doors made of frosted glass that still allows light to pass through. When using the bathroom at night, it is unavoidable to turn on the light, which seriously disturbs the ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Asakita Ward
Higashi Ward
While you're in Higashi Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima Toshogu or Hiroshima City Forestry Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fudoin-mae Station or Ushita Station.
Asaminami Ward
If you're spending time in Asaminami Ward, check out sights like Hiroshima Big Arch Stadium or Aeon Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Tomo Station or Ohara Station.
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.
Fuchu-cho
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Fuchu-cho. You might want to make time for a stop at Mazda Museum or Mikumarikyo Forest Park.
Aki Ward
When in Aki Ward and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Hiroshima City Forestry Park or Fudenosato Kobo and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Midoriguchi Station or Midorinakamachi Station.
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.
