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 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.
Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Hatsukaichi with a trip to Miyajima Ferry Terminal. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Atomic Bomb Dome
You can learn about the history of Hiroshima with a stop at Atomic Bomb Dome. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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 Green Arena
Catch an event at Hiroshima Green Arena during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Aki Ward
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Impressive! Also in great area. Easy to get around. We were tourist and used the hop on hop off bus which came very close to hotel. Also close to McDonald’s. We liked Japanese food but needed a little taste of home after 3 weeks.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Muy limpio el hotel y el Personal muy amable
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Hokke Club Hiroshima
The bunk area was very nice - and the shower was right there and easily accessible. The breakfast was simple but they had gluten free options. It's almost right in the middle of town so everything is very close. The staff was knowledgable about options on the island.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Ask was very good, and especially the shower head. Would have been nice if the window opened.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Grandvrio Hotel Miyajima Wakura
We could see Miyajima Island from our hotel. The traditional ryokan style room was fun. We slept very well. There is a free ferry from the hotel island but you have to reserve it in advance and we couldn't figure out how to do it until it was already filled. They have welcome icecream from 3:00 to ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
Great stay with enough space for 3 kids and two adults.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Aki Ward
Higashi Ward
While you're in Higashi Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima Toshogu or Hiroshima City Forestry Park, 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.
