Saeki Ward Travel Guide
Hiroshima
Visit Saeki 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.
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.
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.
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour
Hiroshima: Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner
Top hotels in Saeki Ward
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Hilton Hiroshima
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Saeki Ward
Asaminami Ward
If you're spending time in Asaminami Ward, check out sights like Aeon Mall or Hiroshima's Transportation Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Tomo Station or Ohara Station.
Nishi Ward
While you're in Nishi Ward, take in top sights like Marina Hop or Mitaki-dera, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fukushima-cho Station or Nishi-kan-on-machi Station.
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.
Motomachi
If you're spending time in Motomachi, check out sights like Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine or Hiroshima Green Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi Station.
Kamiyacho
If you're spending time in Kamiyacho, check out sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District or Kamiyacho and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Hondori Station.
Hondori
While there might not be top attractions in Hondori, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.
- Kojoji Temple
- Itsukushima Shrine
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Miyajima Ferry Terminal
- Hiroshima Green Arena
- Atomic Bomb Dome
- Setonaikai National Park
- Hiroshima University
- Hiroshima Castle
- Miyahama Hot Spring
- Kure Port
- Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
- Five-Story Pagoda
- Children's Peace Monument