Hiroshima is best known for its dark past as one of two cities ever to be destroyed by a nuclear attack. This painful fact is one reason that brings travelers to the city today and what has helped it to develop into one of Japan's most modern places. Although most visited by Japanese tourists seeking either history or a boat trip to the island getaway of Miyajima, Hiroshima is building as an attraction for westerners. Hotels in the city range from budget to business luxury, and booking can be as simple as following a few steps.
Visit the official Hiroshima Tourism Board website for information on the city, its events, history, dining and accommodation options (see Resource 1). This asset will provide an overall survey on the city and its environs to make your search for a hotel that much easier.
Select your hotels of interest from the Hiroshima Tourism Board "Accommodations" section. Follow the links provided that will take you to each individual hotel's corporate website. Here you can reserve your stay without the extra fees or taxes incurred using one of the major online travel agencies.
Visit TripAdvisor for guest reviews and information on particular Hiroshima hotels. Here you will find guest ratings, an overview of each property and what is has to offer, as well as a map and locator feature. Reviewing commentary and information from past guests is one of the best ways to find out the strong and weak points of a given hotel.
Visit one of the online guidebooks with specific information on Hiroshima and its hotels. Review the hotel list provided and select any hotels of interest to book. This method provides you with an agent-free way to find recommended hotels and the contact information required to book them.
Locate the passenger information booth on the arrivals level at Hiroshima International Airport or at Higashi Hiroshima Rail Station when you reach the city. These tourist outposts can assist you in finding and reserving a hotel in the city for what could be a last-minute discounted rate.
