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.
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.
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 Green Arena
Catch an event at Hiroshima Green Arena during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Hongo-cho
Green Hill Hotel Onomichi
Get the harbor view. I will dream about it for a lifetime. A rustic charming place just like Onomichi itself. Bring long charger chords. As an older hotel you need long chords to reach outlets. Very thoughtful amenities with cookies refilled daily. Good pillow options and bed is perfectly soft.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hiroshima Airport Hotel
everything
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
onomichi club
This was my favourite stay in my trip. Greeted at the entrance by a staff member whoofferex me a cokd towel and drink while they checked me in. Room was lovely. I gad difficulty with the room temperature and staff dealt eith ut whike I was at dinner. They took a photo of the remote and labelled it ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Lemonsea Onomichi
Onomichi Royal Hotel
Les repas étaient excellent!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Onomichi Daiichi Hotel
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hongo-cho
Okunoshima Island
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Okunoshima Island. You might want to make time for a stop at Okunoshima Island Poison Gas Museum or Okunoshima Beach.
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.
Higashi Ward
While you're in Higashi Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima City Forestry Park or Hiroshima Toshogu, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fudoin-mae Station or Ushita Station.
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.
Asakita Ward
While visiting Asakita Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Asa Zoological Park and Glass no Sato.
Minami Ward
If you're spending time in Minami Ward, check out sights like Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art or Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.
