Guidebook for Nishi-ku, Hiroshima-shi
Food Scene
A complex of shops serving Hiroshima's signature dish, okonomiyaki, which has been dubbed a "Japanese Pizza". Try the many varieties for yourself
173 locals recommend
Okonomimura
5-13 ShintenchiA complex of shops serving Hiroshima's signature dish, okonomiyaki, which has been dubbed a "Japanese Pizza". Try the many varieties for yourself
Similar in decor and atmosphere to TGI Fridays, could offer some more familiar selections for visitors.
11 locals recommend
KeMBY's Brew Pub
2-chōme-9-13 ŌtemachiSimilar in decor and atmosphere to TGI Fridays, could offer some more familiar selections for visitors.
Try a Japanese variation on the burger, for example but not limited to one between two toasted buns of rice.
Mos Burger
6-3 HatchōboriTry a Japanese variation on the burger, for example but not limited to one between two toasted buns of rice.
Fune Kanawa, or Boat Kanawa is a houseboat restaurant on one of Hiroshima's many rivers that serves a selection of fresh seafood hotpots
8 locals recommend
Oyster ship Kanawa
Ōtemachi-1-chōme Naka WardFune Kanawa, or Boat Kanawa is a houseboat restaurant on one of Hiroshima's many rivers that serves a selection of fresh seafood hotpots
Drinks & Nightlife
Molly Malones is a local favorite popular with locals and expats alike
29 locals recommend
MOLLY MALONE’S
1-20 ShintenchiMolly Malones is a local favorite popular with locals and expats alike
EIGHT｜エイト
1-9 ShintenchiUsed to be a theater and is now a stylish bar lounge. The ambiance is red and sexy
wasabi
6-4 FukuromachiJapanese style dining bar with some great cocktails
China Town
9-16 KanayamachōStylish Asian themed club lounge
Sightseeing
Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima
Nakajimachō-1-chōme-1 Naka WardA must see for Hiroshima visitors
Prepare yourself for the worst. It is disturbing in the most profound sense.
211 locals recommend
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
1-2 NakajimachōPrepare yourself for the worst. It is disturbing in the most profound sense.
A feature of the riverside, with a haunting beauty in the spring
274 locals recommend
Atomic Bomb Dome
1-chōme-1-10 ŌtemachiA feature of the riverside, with a haunting beauty in the spring
Hiroshima Castle
21-1 MotomachiAnother, older part of Hiroshima's storied past
Shopping
ASSE
Funny name aside, its a good place for souvenirs and shopping
Has a bewildering array of goods at discount prices
40 locals recommend
Don Quijote Hiroshima Hatchobori shop
5-3 ShintenchiHas a bewildering array of goods at discount prices
Essentials
フレスタ 上天満店
10-37 KamitenmachōA go to supermarket for many locals and visitors to Hiroshima
Entertainment & Activities
Cineplex showing some of the latest foreign and Japanese movies
86 locals recommend
Aeon Cinema Hiroshima
1-chōme-3-52 DanbaraminamiCineplex showing some of the latest foreign and Japanese movies
Getting Around
HIROSHIMA STATION
Matsubarachō-1 Minami WardShinkansen bullet train hub and gateway to the rest of Japan
Furue Station
Furue Nishimachi-1 Nishi Ward11 minutes form the condo on the Hiroden tram