Aki Ward
Hiroshima
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hiroshima Castle
Visit this magnificently reconstructed castle to explore its towering main keep and learn about Japanese feudal history and Samurai culture at the museum within.
Things to do
Hiroshima:Visit Tourist Pass(1, 2, 3day and 3day middlearea)
Hiroshima: Miyajima Peace Memorial Icons of Peace and Beauty
Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour
Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bike and Boat
Full Day Hiroshima and Miyajima Bus Tour from Hiroshima
The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings
Top hotels in Aki Ward
Hotel Intergate Hiroshima
Perfect price, perfect location!
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Hilton Hiroshima
Hard to pinpoint the exact attributes that warrant this rating; an overall winner!
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
THE KNOT Hiroshima
We stayed a couple of days here. Walkable to the ferry for Miyajima, and the park. Super convenient, lots of independent restaurants. The hotel was very nice. Super convenient!
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Nest Hotel Hiroshima Ekimae
Clean room, very friendly staff, convenient to train
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Great breakfast buffet, spacious bathroom, polite staff..... Can't complain anything. Also the location is perfect!
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Hiroshima
The hotel room layout is poorly designed. The large bed directly faces a spacious bathroom, which is enclosed by four sliding doors made of frosted glass that still allows light to pass through. When using the bathroom at night, it is unavoidable to turn on the light, which seriously disturbs the ...
Reviewed on Jan 20, 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 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
While you're in Minami Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art or Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hijiyama-shita Station or Hijiyamabashi Station.
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
Though Nagarekawacho might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho.
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.
