Sandankyo Onsen Travel Guide
Hiroshima
Visit Sandankyo Onsen
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
History of Hiroshima: Small Group Night Walking Tour
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Osaka/Hiroshima Dep: Hiroshima Miyajima LandmarksUNESCO Tour
Top hotels in Sandankyo Onsen
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
The room was lovely and clean, it’s a bit tired but has everything you need and the toiletries were great. We have a corner room so the view was amazing.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Arts Dobashi 3N
So close to trains, trams shopping malls just few min walk away
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
GRAND BASE Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
the staff is the best
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
b hotel Neko Yard
Great location. Nice room. No complaints.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hiroshima Peace Hotel - Hostel
Good basic Japanese style room very near station, lots of shops nearby. Helpful staff Damp smell in corridors but room was clean.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
HOTEL LiVEMAX Hiroshima Funairimachi Riverside
Quiet area.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sandankyo Onsen
Asaminami Ward
If you're spending time in Asaminami Ward, check out sights like Hiroshima Big Arch Stadium or Aeon Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Tomo Station or Ohara Station.
Saeki Ward
While visiting Saeki Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Setonaikai National Park and Hiroshima Shokubutsu Park.
Asakita Ward
While visiting Asakita Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Asa Zoological Park and Glass no Sato.
Nishi Ward
While you're in Nishi Ward, take in top sights like Mitaki-dera or Hiroshima Kannon Marina, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fukushima-cho Station or Nishi-kan-on-machi Station.
Yokogawa
Even though there aren't top sights in Yokogawa, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like EDION Peace Wing Hiroshima. Jump on the metro at Yokogawa 1-chome Station to see more of the city.
Motomachi
If you're spending time in Motomachi, check out sights like Hiroshima Green Arena or Hiroshima Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kencho-mae Station or Kamiya-cho-higashi Station.
