Matoba Travel Guide
Hiroshima
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.
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 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.
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 Castle
Visit this magnificently reconstructed castle to explore its towering main keep and learn about Japanese feudal history and Samurai culture at the museum within.
Top hotels in Matoba
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
The room was spacious, clean and equipped with modern amenities. The front desk staff and dining room staff was friendly and very accommodating.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
We stayed a couple of days here. Walkable to the ferry for Miyajima, and the park. Super convenient, lots of independent restaurants. The hotel was very nice. Super convenient!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
Room are fairly sized, very clean, well maintained, and comfortable! The vanity amenities are quite nice! The girl at the front desk was amazing! Very friendly, sweet, talkative attentative, and her english was perfect!! She was a pleasure to chat with. The girls at the bellman counter were great ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Nest Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae
Clean room, very friendly staff, convenient to train
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima RiverSide
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Excellent breakfast buffet with quality food and a large selection of food. Staff were very polite and helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Matoba
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.
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.
Nagarekawacho
While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho are some notable places to visit nearby.
Naka Ward
Travellers love Naka Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Hiroshima by jumping on the metro at Funairi-hon-machi Station or Funairi-saiwai-cho Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.
Aki Ward
When in Aki Ward and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Mikumarikyo Forest Park or Hiroshima City Forestry Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Midoriguchi Station or Midorinakamachi Station.
Ebisucho
While you're in Ebisucho, take in top sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and jump on the metro at Ebisu-cho Station to see more of the city.
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