is one of eight wards in the city of Hiroshima, Japan. The Hiroshima–Nishi Airport was located in Nishi-ku. Geography The ward of Nishi-ku is in the southwest part of Hiroshima. There are many mountains, but the other wards are mostly larger in area. There are many mountains in the north of the ward of Nishi-ku, and its width (geographic plane) is very narrow. It borders the ocean (Hiroshima Bay) to the south. Neighbors North: Asaminami Ward East: Center Ward South: Hiroshima Bay West: Saeki Ward Economy Sporting equipment companies Mikasa Sports and Molten Corporation have their headquarters in Nishi-ku. References Wards of Hiroshima