Aki Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Itsukushima Shrine featuring a lake or waterhole and heritage elements

Itsukushima Shrine

Walk along wooden piers and observe the captivating sights of this Shinto shrine that appears to float on the water offshore from Miyajima Island.

Itsukushima Shrine
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Spend a day reflecting on the atomic bombing that devastated Hiroshima in 1945 and discover the city’s mission for peace at this beautifully designed park in the city center.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Miyajima Ferry Terminal

Miyajima Ferry Terminal

Take a relaxing and scenic ferry trip to the sacred island of Miyajima and begin your journey to serene shrines and a tranquil mountain peak.

Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Atomic Bomb Dome

Atomic Bomb Dome

The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.

Atomic Bomb Dome
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium

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.

Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Learn about the catastrophic impact the atomic bomb had on Hiroshima through personal stories, scientific documentation and real footage at this museum dedicated to world peace.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Activities

Day Trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

AU$503
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Train: A Journey of Peace and Scenic Beauty

Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry

AU$180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pas

Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)

AU$10
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima: Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner

Hiroshima: Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner

AU$124
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima: Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner
Hiroshima Peace

Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites

AU$146
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites
Hiroshima & Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour with Shinkansen Train Tickets

Hiroshima & Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour with Shinkansen Train Tickets

AU$439
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima & Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour with Shinkansen Train Tickets
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Our pick of the best Aki Ward Hotel Deals

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

4 out of 5
1-5 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$139 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$139
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,289 reviews)
"Location was very convenient The hotel was clean and the staff very helpful"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

4 out of 5
2-37 Matsubaracho, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hiroshima ...
9/10 Wonderful! (139 reviews)
"The perfect location to hop off the train, check into your hotel upstairs, access stores, food, and transportation (tram) into the city. We were even able to take in a baseball game at the stadium which was a quick 15 minute walk away."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

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HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

3.5 out of 5
5-16 Teppo-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$104 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$104
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,027 reviews)
Hiroshima Stay
"Excellent hotel, have to say without doubt the best hotel during my 21 day vacation in Japan. This hotel has everything clean, accommodating staff, large room and good location"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima

Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima

4 out of 5
9-12 NakaMachi Naka-Ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$80 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$80
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
Nice apartment setting
"A beautiful place to live. Currently its an apartment complex, rrnting out rpoms till the apartments are sold. Full size refrig, convection microwave, washer and cooktop. Only the refrig, microwave and washer are allowed, with a very heavy fine if violated. Most of the staff was nice, but not all, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima

4 out of 5
6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$144 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$144
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,020 reviews)
"This was the best hotel we been in! Best view and we love how spacious was"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
THE KNOT Hiroshima

THE KNOT Hiroshima

3.5 out of 5
3-1-1 Otemachi, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is AU$68 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$68
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,743 reviews)
Great stay
"Well located to explore the historical sites of Hiroshima. The staff are all very welcoming and friendly. The bar area on the rooftop is lovely, and the gift of “coins” to spend at the bar was appreciated. Very good for what is described as a 3 star hotel , whilst the rooms are on the smaller side, ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

THE KNOT Hiroshima
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Other neighbourhoods around Aki Ward

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Higashi Ward

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Higashi Ward
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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.

Fuchu-cho
Hiroshima featuring heritage elements and a lake or waterhole as well as a large group of people

Minami Ward

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Minami Ward, check out sights like Hijiyama Garden or Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.

Minami Ward
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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.

Ebisucho
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Nagarekawacho

While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho are some notable places to visit nearby.

Nagarekawacho
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Hiroshima City Centre

4.5/5(231 area reviews)

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.

Hiroshima City Centre

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