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Below is a list of Hiroshima's most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing (hanami), including the typical timing for best viewing in the average year and japan-guide.com ratings. See also our nationwide list of famous cherry blossom spots. Hiroshima Peace Park Early April 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 Early April 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 Early April 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 Early April Next to Hijiyama Koen Shita tram stop Admission: Free 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 among the locals for holding cherry blossom viewing parties. Miyajima Early April 45 minutes by train and ferry from Hiroshima Station Miyajima is a small island outside of Hiroshima that is famous for its shrine and "floating" torii gate. There are about 1300 cherry trees around the shrine and along the island's walking trails. Ratings:    best of the best    best of Japan    outstanding Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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