Hiroshimanoyado Aioi

This was my first time staying in a ryokan and it was a lovely experience. The staff were super helpful and welcoming. The breakfasts were fantastic. The hotel is conveniently located across from the Peace Memorial and walking distance to the tram and other sights. The only thing I would change/request in future is a different pair of slippers (too big and flimsy for small feet). I wish I could’ve stayed longer. Thank you for a very relaxing stay.

Great location. We were pleasantly surprised. Across the street from the dome . From Hiroshima station take the #2 bus to the dome. The Inn was clean. Just a small note, you must make your own bed at night not a big issue. The staff is very friendly and nice. Next door to some wonderful okonomiyaki.

The location of this hotel was fantastic! Right across from the Atomic Bomb Dome and just a short walk to the Peace Memorial Museum. We were easily able to catch a streetcar from the main train station to this hotel and took a river boat 5 minutes from our accomodation to Miyajima Island, which was our next destination. The hotel itself was quiet, clean and seemed to be well-run. We experienced our first Japanese onsen which was lovely. We wanted to try a ryokan and so booked this one on the recommendation from a Japan travel blog. The room was large and had a lovely traditional table with tea, sweets, etc., which was quite nice. We were given traditional robes and sleepwear which was a great touch. We slept on traditional sleeping futons which was a fun experience, however the one thing I didn't like was how we had to set up the beds ourselves. Maybe that's part of the experience/tradition (I'm not sure) but it was a bit cumbersome with the heavy mattresses and we had to figure out how to situate them so we could all fit. It was a bit cramped with 5 people and my husband ended up sleeping in the closet lol. It all worked out as he snores but had we all wanted to be in the same room it would have been tight. A minor detail but thought I would mention it. All in all, the hotel was lovely and quite peaceful. It was a fun experience and I would recommend!

This hotel is incredibly close to one of the most iconic structures of World War II, directly across from the “atomic dome“ which is one of the few buildings left from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The hypocenter, where the weapon exploded, is just behind the hotel, which tells you the amazing recovery. The people of Hiroshima have made. The breakfast is uniquely Japanese and everything about this hotel is structured around old Japanese style and traditions, which is well worth the time and visit!