Etajimasou
Nakamachi, Etajima, Japan
Etajimasou offers a quieter island base across the water from Hiroshima. Its small collection of rooms combines Western beds with Japanese details, including locally made paper textiles and furnishings. Hot spring bathing and French-influenced meals built around regional produce are central to the stay. A balcony room gives you somewhere to pause between excursions, while the island setting encourages a slower visit than a city hotel. Arrange your arrival around the ferry rather than rushing between sights.