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Below is a list of Hiroshima's most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing (hanami). See also our nationwide list of famous cherry blossom spots. Hiroshima Peace Park Next to Genbaku Domu Mae tram stop No admission fee (Peace Museum: 50 yen, 8:30 to 18:00) Hiroshima Peace Park, located in central Hiroshima City, was built to memorialize those who died during the atomic bombing and as a testament towards world peace. There are about 300 cherry trees planted around the park especially along the river. Hiroshima Castle 10 minute walk from Kamiyacho tram stop No admission fee (Castle Tower: 360 yen) Hiroshima Castle is a reconstructed castle with about 450 cherry trees planted around the castle grounds. The best cherry blossom viewing party spots can be found around the castle keep. Shukkeien Garden 15 minute walk from Hiroshima Station 250 yen, 9:00 to 18:00 There are about 200 cherry trees planted around Shukkeien, a Japanese landscape garden in central Hiroshima. Some lawn areas available for cherry blossom viewing parties. Hijiyama Park Next to Hijiyama Koen Shita tram stop No admission fee Hijiyama Park is a large, forested city park on a hill overlooking the city. There are about 1300 cherry trees planted in smaller pockets around the park that are popular places for holding cherry blossom viewing parties. Miyajima 45 minutes by train and ferry from Hiroshima Station No admission fee Miyajima, is a small island just outside of Hiroshima City that is famous for its giant "floating" torii gate. There are about 1300 cherry trees around the shrine and along the island's walking trails.

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