Published date: July 9, 2025
Ideal Hotel for Urban Sightseeing🌳✨
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I visited the "Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima," which is just a 1-minute walk from Chūden-mae Station and the streetcars and buses. It takes just over 20 minutes from Hiroshima Station, but there are several lines, making it very accessible.
I booked a single room. From the large window facing the street, I could see the tram tracks below. Even on the 9th floor, I could faintly hear the sound of the trains. The interior is simple, with more than 18㎡ of space. The unit bath was clean and spacious, providing a calming atmosphere🛁🫧.
I picked up what I needed from the amenity bar in front of the front desk. I was happy to hydrate with a face pack after soaking up a lot of sunlight during the day💆♀️✨.
There’s a convenience store right in front of the hotel, making it easy to grab what you need.
It’s just a 10-minute walk to the Peace Memorial Park, so I could go there anytime. Located in the city center, it was easy to pop back to take a shower after sweating or to drop off any souvenirs I bought.
The hotel doesn’t have a large communal bath, but the front desk recommended a traditional sento that’s a 15-minute walk away. It had an unexpectedly old-fashioned atmosphere, but there were a sauna and a jet bath, allowing me to soothe my travel fatigue in a spacious bath! I was very satisfied.
Experiences during the trip
Let me introduce my experience during my stay in Hiroshima👟
1. The Charm of Itsukushima
On the first day of my arrival in Hiroshima, I headed to Itsukushima🛳️. After connecting from the train to the ferry, it took about 80 minutes from Hiroshima Station. There are plenty of spots to visit, including the World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in Temple, and Momiji Valley Park.
The GEBURA lemon drink is perfect for hydration as you can refill it for 200 yen🍋🥤.
2. Cycling on the Shimanami Kaido
I woke up early to head to Onomichi🚅. If you take the Shinkansen, you can get there in about an hour! It was my first time riding a bike in 10 years, and I challenged myself to a 40-kilometer cycling trip🚲✨. Even on a hot day, the breeze felt wonderful, and it was a fantastic experience! I visited Mukojima, Innoshima, and Ikuchijima, then returned by ferry to Onomichi.
3. Peace Learning in Hiroshima City
I made a reservation for the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum at 8 AM. During the time slots with a limited number of visitors, it was nice to take my time listening to the audio guide. I spent nearly 2 hours reading the materials. After that, I walked through the park to the Atomic Bomb Dome, so it’s recommended to start early since it was still morning.