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.
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.
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.
Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Hatsukaichi with a trip to Miyajima Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hiroshima University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Hiroshima University during your trip to Higashihiroshima. Discover the area's mountain views and temples.
Top hotels in Aki Ward
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Good size room and bathroom with a bath. Very good amenities in the bathroom.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Clean room. Excellent location.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
The room was spotless, big and comfortable. The service staff were all very welcoming and friendly.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Amazing service (including booking our taxi for an early morning Shinkansen), and our room had the best view over Hiroshima and Peace Memorial Park towards the harbour. Room was a great size and it was easy to get everywhere highly recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
Staff members did great
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Nest Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae
Clean room, friendly staff, located next to Hiroshima station, which makes this a great hub.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 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.
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.
Hiroshima City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums and prominent monuments, there's plenty to explore in Hiroshima City Centre. You can visit top attractions like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho, and jump on the metro at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Tate-machi Station to see more of the city.
