Aki Ward Travel Guide
Hiroshima
Popular places to visit
Itsukushima Shrine
Learn about the local history of Hatsukaichi when you spend time at Itsukushima Shrine. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
You can study the exhibits at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Hiroshima. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Atomic Bomb Dome
You can learn about the history of Hiroshima with a stop at Atomic Bomb Dome. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Aki Ward
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
So handy to transport and shopping!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Very small rooms and had to self check in on the 14th floor.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
The elevators were slow, the reception is on the top floor which was kind of annoying. But the rooms were great and the staff was great. Great central location. The public transport in this area is slow !
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Clean room. Great amenities
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
Very nice and typical of the Granvia product.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Hiroshima
Great location, easy walk to Peace Park and streetcar. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Aki Ward
Higashi Ward
While you're in Higashi Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima City Forestry Park or Hiroshima Toshogu, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fudoin-mae Station or Ushita Station.
Fuchu-cho
You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Fuchu-cho. You might want to make time for a stop at Mazda Museum or Mikumarikyo Forest Park.
Minami Ward
If you're spending time in Minami Ward, check out sights like Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art or Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.
Ōsukachō
When in Ōsukachō, you can plan a visit to Shukkeien and Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ebisucho
While you're in Ebisucho, take in top sights like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and jump on the metro at Ebisu-cho Station to see more of the city.
Nagarekawacho
While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho are some notable places to visit nearby.
