Title: Aki Ward Travel Guide: Best of Aki Ward, Hiroshima Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Aki Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Aki-Ward-Hotels.d553248635991222207.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Hiroshima](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Hiroshima.d6128225.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Hiroshima](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hiroshima.d6128225.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Aki Ward Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Aki-Ward.d553248635991222207.Car-Hire-Guide)[Aki Ward Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Aki-Ward.d553248635991222207.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Aki Ward Travel Guide ## Hiroshima ## Visit Aki Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Hiroshima travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiroshima.dx6128225) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Itsukushima Shrine which includes a lake or waterhole and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102564/2574c791-2866-4c0d-9fea-861d5c7b15c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Itsukushima-Shrine-Hiroshima.d6102564.Attraction) ![Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102502/8e79a716-bcce-437c-8dc4-67ee95f65425.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiroshima-Peace-Memorial-Park-Hiroshima-City-Centre.d6102502.Attraction) ![Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102500/0632a141-ca57-4b8a-b27d-77f1c6709c00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiroshima-Peace-Memorial-Museum-Hiroshima-City-Centre.d6102500.Attraction) ![Atomic Bomb Dome](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102476/2fbbc881-f8ab-49fa-8c4c-62b35ec2ed18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Atomic-Bomb-Dome-Hiroshima-City-Centre.d6102476.Attraction) ![Miyajima Ferry Terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222506/5803dc64-b911-4169-8e22-0ee42946073e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Miyajima-Ferry-Terminal-Itsukushima.d6222506.Attraction) ![Ruins of A-Bomb Dome in the Heart of Hiroshima, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102506/9f0bb443-e2c4-494b-80c7-eca09d70b080.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hiroshima University Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Hiroshima University during your trip to Higashihiroshima. Discover the area's mountain views and temples. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiroshima-University-Hiroshima.d6102506.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Hiroshima and Miyajima by Train: A Journey of Peace and Scenic Beauty](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49592404/56f435ac-6325-495d-9721-2e681b550f6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hiroshima & Miyajima with Itsukushima Shrine & Ferry £87 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiroshima-miyajima-with-itsukushima-shrine-ferry.a49592404.activity-details) ![Koto performer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50002098/ff54280f-85a4-4aad-b08c-327f03c4567f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Koto Live Performance and The Story Behind the Strings £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-koto-live-performance-and-the-story-behind-the-strings.a50002098.activity-details) ![Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50173821/b771ce3e-fc4b-46c9-8a78-057ee0c87847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka £87 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiroshima-miyajima-by-bullet-train-from-osaka.a50173821.activity-details) ![Japan Yokai Museum Tour in Miyoshi, Hiroshima](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50276999/de7b85e3-b2bf-403f-836f-a601e475b7e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Japan Yokai Museum Admission fee in Miyoshi, Hiroshima £3 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/japan-yokai-museum-admission-fee-in-miyoshi.a50276999.activity-details) ![Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46278235/39032cb9-1be6-4d64-b83d-845938d604ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hiroshima and Miyajima 1 Day Bus Tour With lunch £84 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiroshima-and-miyajima-1-day-bus-tour-with-lunch.a46278235.activity-details) ![Orizuru Tower Admission ticket | Hiroshima](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49387068/90135d7f-75bf-4ae7-a559-52dad42e344f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Orizuru Tower admission ticket (Hiroshima City & Prefecture) £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/orizuru-tower-admission-ticket-hiroshima-city-prefecture.a49387068.activity-details) [See all activities in Hiroshima](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Hiroshima.d6128225.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Aki Ward ![Hotel Granvia Hiroshima](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/76900/76855/904a63f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Granvia Hiroshima 1-5 Matsubara-cho Hiroshima Hiroshima-ken Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,427 reviews) Clean room. Excellent location. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=76855&PinnedHotelID=76855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222207) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=76855&PinnedHotelID=76855&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222207) ![Hotel Intergate Hiroshima](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29370000/29369700/29369699/18d78f0a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Intergate Hiroshima 5-16 Teppo-cho, Naka-ku Hiroshima Hiroshima £49 11 Feb - 12 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,105 reviews) Great room, modern and bright Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=29369699&PinnedHotelID=29369699&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222207) ![Hilton Hiroshima](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75040000/75030700/75030621/693decd7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Hiroshima Fujimicho 11-12, Naka-ku Hiroshima Hiroshima £73 23 Feb - 24 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,171 reviews) Incredible room, fantastic service, good workout area and an incredible onsen to relax after a long day of walking. Staff are amazing, accommodating and very helpful. Great hotel with a good location within walking distance of everything you want to see in Nagasaki. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=75030621&PinnedHotelID=75030621&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222207) ![RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/470000/468700/468619/431c6355_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima 6-78 Motomachi Hiroshima Hiroshima-ken £60 5 Mar - 6 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,060 reviews) Lovely stay, staff were so kind and helpful. Great location. Walking distance to the atomic dome and Hiroshima castle. Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=468619&PinnedHotelID=468619&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222207) ![THE KNOT Hiroshima](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48490000/48483200/48483168/59cd22b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### THE KNOT Hiroshima 3-1-1 Otemachi Hiroshima Hiroshima £35 12 Feb - 13 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,871 reviews) Staff members did great Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=48483168&PinnedHotelID=48483168&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222207) ![Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3790000/3785700/3785625/f4bb7524_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima 9-12 NakaMachi Naka-Ku Hiroshima Hiroshima-ken £39 15 Feb - 16 Feb additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) In our almost three week holiday in Japan we stayed at nine (!) hotels and while they were honestly all great this one was my absolute favorite. I loved the amazing view from our room on the 22nd floor; the complimentary drinks and snacks in the lounge on the 25th floor so you could chill in the ... Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=3785625&PinnedHotelID=3785625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635991222207) [See all 636 properties in Aki Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635991222207) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Aki Ward hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222207&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222207&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222207&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222207&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222207&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222207&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222207&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635991222207&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Aki Ward ![Landscape of Takamatsu city in Kagawa prefecture Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635991220108/ec0f02ce-8984-4c24-8bb7-0a693b02f66a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Higashi Ward While you're in Higashi Ward, take in top sights like Hiroshima City Forestry Park or Hiroshima Toshogu, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Fudoin-mae Station or Ushita Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiroshima-Higashi-Ward.dx553248635991220108) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiroshima-Fuchu-Cho.dx3000374113) ![Streetcars parked at Hiroshima Port. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1465/839f3b3a-5026-4bce-8f78-edbdc17ea1cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiroshima-Minami-Ward.dx553248635991222107) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiroshima-Ebisucho.dx945967613635588096) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nagarekawacho While Nagarekawacho isn't home to many top sights, Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Memorial Cathedral for World Peace are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hiroshima-Nagarekawacho.dx553248635975871845) ![Hiroshima City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810424097/a910f096-5a76-4eb3-b47e-6dc3e22d623d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hiroshima City Centre 4.5/5(136 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. 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