Aki Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Itsukushima Shrine featuring a lake or waterhole and heritage elements

Itsukushima Shrine

4.5/5(101 reviews)

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

4.5/5(84 reviews)

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

4.5/5(62 reviews)

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

4.5/5(86 reviews)

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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

4.5/5(82 reviews)

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

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 Kagura Performance Entry Ticket

Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket

AU$18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima Kagura Performance Entry Ticket
Koto performer

The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings

AU$39
per adult
The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings
Orizuru Tower Admission ticket | Hiroshima

Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)

AU$42
per adult
Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture)
Japan Yokai Museum Tour in Miyoshi, Hiroshima

Japan Yokai Museum Admission fee in Miyoshi, Hiroshima

AU$10
per adult
Japan Yokai Museum Admission fee in Miyoshi, Hiroshima
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour

Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour

AU$179
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour
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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
The price is AU$123 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$123
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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! (1,310 reviews)
"Hotel was in an excellent location next to train station but was a bit tired compared to other hotels we stayed in"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima

Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima

4 out of 5
9-12 NakaMachi Naka-Ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is AU$119 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$119
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Excellent staff. I forgot my room card in the room. Got back in no problem. Breakfast has a nice spread to choose from. All you need is a few mins walk."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima
HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE

4 out of 5
2-37 Matsubaracho, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is AU$255 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$255
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (174 reviews)
"Great service and location is excellent which gave us a lot of conveniences."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

HOTEL GRANVIA HIROSHIMA SOUTH GATE
THE KNOT Hiroshima

THE KNOT Hiroshima

3.5 out of 5
3-1-1 Otemachi, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is AU$96 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$96
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (1,769 reviews)
"Well located hotel, staff is extremely friendly. They provide hotel coins for food & drinks on the stunning rooftop terrace bar. Definitely recommend staying here if you plan on visiting Hiroshima."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

THE KNOT Hiroshima
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima

4 out of 5
6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is AU$168 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$168
28 Oct - 29 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! (2,033 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with very kind staff. Very convenient location and there are some great places to walk near by. The bar was great!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

3.5 out of 5
5-16 Teppo-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is AU$168 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$168
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,025 reviews)
"Very friendly and service oriented team!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Hotel Intergate 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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Ōsukachō

When in Ōsukachō, you can plan a visit to Shukkeien and Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ōsukachō
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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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