Travel to historic Hiroshima
Enjoy the area's museums, monuments and temples and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in Hiroshima. Renowned for its sightseeing, local tours and island views, this city welcomes all visitors. With a vacation rental, you get a home away from home. Many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Sightseeing in and around Hiroshima
Are you hoping to find things to do while you're in the area? Venture out of your vacation home and check out everything that Hiroshima has to offer. Here are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Asa Zoological Park (7.7 mi / 12.4 km)
- Miyajima Aquarium (11.4 mi / 18.3 km)
- Hiroshima City Central Tennis Court (1.2 mi / 1.9 km)
- Mizuho Highland Ski Area (29.3 mi / 47.2 km)
- Hot Kamo (15.8 mi / 25.4 km)
- Waki Golf Club (20.2 mi / 32.5 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Hiroshima
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Hiroshima is a great place to get out in nature. These are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Shukkeien (0.9 mi / 1.5 km)
- Saka Bayside Beach (5 mi / 8 km)
- Momijidani Park (11.1 mi / 17.8 km)
- Mount Misen (11.9 mi / 19.1 km)
- Iwakuni Park (23.4 mi / 37.6 km)
- Okunoshima Beach (29.6 mi / 47.6 km)
How to get to and around Hiroshima
The nearest airport is in Iwakuni Airport (IWK), located 21.2 mi (34.2 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Hiroshima Airport (HIJ), which is 25.3 mi (40.7 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Hiroshima Station, Hiroshima Tenjin Gawa Station and Hiroshima Yaga Station are the main stations in the city. You can see more of Hiroshima by catching a ride on the metro at Danbara 1-chome Station, Matoba-cho Station or Inari-machi Station.