Sandankyo Onsen Travel Guide
Hiroshima
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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 Green Arena
Catch an event at Hiroshima Green Arena during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.
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 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.
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.
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Hiroshima & Miyajima 6.5h Guided Tour – Dome, Park & Shrine
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Cultural Walk in Kaitaichi: Discover Local Life and Traditions
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Top hotels in Sandankyo Onsen
Nukui Onsen Nukui Springs
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
"We enjoyed everything about our stay. The location was perfect. The castle view from our room was amazing. We spent one night in Hiroshima, and this hotel was ideally situated for our trip. I highly recommend. I saw some negative reviews about the hotel being outdated, but I did not have that perception. ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
GRACE STAY Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
"The place was very good once I got in, but it was pretty hard to find and had some issues with check in. Note that the place on Google maps might not be the actual place, it's one street south of it. Not much around in the area, especially later at night."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
HOTEL LiVEMAX Hiroshima Funairimachi Riverside
"If it was a 0 there"
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
GRAND BASE Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
"On walking to the accommodation we were a little concerned as it seemed a bit like suburbia (as it turned out not necessarily a terrible thing but depends what you're looking for) but on arrival found the hotel a bit surprising. Very neat and tidy with only 2 levels and 10 (or 12) rooms. I'm not ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 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
Other neighbourhoods around Sandankyo Onsen
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.
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 Marina Hop, 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.
