Aki Ward Travel Guide

Hiroshima

Popular places to visit

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Itsukushima Shrine

4.5/5(53 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
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Miyajima Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(33 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
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

4.5/5(50 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
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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
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Atomic Bomb Dome

4.5/5(50 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
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

4.5/5(51 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

Things to do

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Hiroshima Departure - 1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour

£116
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima Departure - 1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour
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Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

£263
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
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Full Day Bus Tour in Hiroshima and Miyajima

£91
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Full Day Bus Tour in Hiroshima and Miyajima
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Osaka Departure - 1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour

£293
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Osaka Departure - 1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour
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Hiroshima Custom Half Day Tour

£204
Per adult
Hiroshima Custom Half Day Tour
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Hiroshima Ancient and Modern

£242
Per adult
Hiroshima Ancient and Modern
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Top hotels in Aki Ward

Nest Hotel Hiroshima Hatchobori
Nest Hotel Hiroshima Hatchobori
3 out of 5
13-12 Noboricho, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is £27 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£27
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,030 reviews)
"I had a pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Nest Hotel Hiroshima Hatchobori
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
4 out of 5
6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is £54 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
£54
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,632 reviews)
"The staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is central to a number of key areas especially the Peace Park."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
3.5 out of 5
1-5 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is £80 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£80
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"This is our second time staying here. This hotel is very clean and the staff go out of their way to help you. Highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2024

Hotel Granvia Hiroshima
Oriental Hotel Hiroshima
Oriental Hotel Hiroshima
3.5 out of 5
6-10 Tanaka-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima-ken
The price is £33 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
£33
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Recommend!"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Oriental Hotel Hiroshima
THE KNOT Hiroshima
THE KNOT Hiroshima
3.5 out of 5
3-1-1 Otemachi, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is £37 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
£37
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,131 reviews)
"Great hotel to visit peace museum. Clean and current design was excellent"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

THE KNOT Hiroshima
APA Hotel Hiroshima Station Ohashi
APA Hotel Hiroshima Station Ohashi
3 out of 5
2-26, Kyobashicho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima
The price is £43 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
£43
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
Great hotel with plentiful amenities
"Great hotel within 15 min walking distance of Hiroshima Station. And close to all the major sites as well. Check in staff were superb. Very friendly & helpful. Breakfast buffet was tasty & filling, especially the beef curry & momiji manju. In room bottles of water provided along with coffee & tea ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2024

APA Hotel Hiroshima Station Ohashi
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Other neighbourhoods around Aki Ward

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Higashi Ward

While you're in Higashi Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima City Forestry Park or Fudoin Temple, 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 Mazda Museum.

Fuchu-cho
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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.

Minami Ward
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Hijiyamachō

While visiting Hijiyamachō, you might make a stop by sights like Hijiyama Garden and Kyobashi River.

Hijiyamachō
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Ōsukachō

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

Ōsukachō
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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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