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.
Next to Genbaku Domu-mae tram stop No admission fee
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.
10 minute walk from Kamiyacho-nishi or Kamiyacho-higashi tram stop No admission fee (except interior of castle keep)
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.
15 minute walk from Hiroshima Station 9:00 to 18:00, 260 yen
There are about 200 cherry trees planted around Shukkeien, a Japanese landscape garden in central Hiroshima. Some lawn areas are available for cherry blossom viewing parties.
Hijiyama Park
Early April
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 small pockets around the park that are popular places among the locals for holding cherry blossom viewing parties.
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.
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Set in Hiroshima, Roku Hostel Hiroshima has a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 1.7 km from Hiroshima Station, 2.5 km from Myoei-ji Temple and 2.6 km from Atomic Bomb Dome. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. At the guest house all rooms have a shared bathroom. Guests at Roku Hostel Hiroshima can enjoy an American breakfast. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is 2.9 km from the accommodation, while Chosho-in Temple is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 46 km from Roku Hostel Hiroshima.
Ideally set in the centre of Hiroshima, NAGI Hiroshima Hotel and Lounge offers air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Myoei-ji Temple. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, some units at NAGI Hiroshima Hotel and Lounge also feature a city view. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near NAGI Hiroshima Hotel and Lounge include Chosho-in Temple, Hiroshima Station and Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 46 km from the hotel.
Well located in the centre of Hiroshima, FAV HOTEL Hiroshima Heiwa Odori provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is close to Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre, Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Myoei-ji Temple. At the hotel, each room has a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at FAV HOTEL Hiroshima Heiwa Odori can enjoy a continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Chosho-in Temple, Kat? Tomosabur? Bronze Statue and Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Cultural Center. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 46 km from FAV HOTEL Hiroshima Heiwa Odori.
Well located in Hiroshima, HOTEL PROMOTE HIROSHIMA provides 4-star accommodation close to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome. The property is located 2.9 km from Myoei-ji Temple, 3.3 km from Chosho-in Temple and 3.5 km from Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre. The hotel features a hot tub, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms at HOTEL PROMOTE HIROSHIMA include air conditioning and a wardrobe. Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Cultural Center is 3.5 km from the accommodation, while Kat? Tomosabur? Bronze Statue is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 43 km from HOTEL PROMOTE HIROSHIMA.
Featuring 5-star accommodation, HOTEL CLA-SS HIROSHIMA-TOKAICHI is situated in Hiroshima, 1.4 km from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and 3 km from Myoei-ji Temple. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is less than 1 km from Atomic Bomb Dome, and within 1.2 km of the city centre. The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, the rooms at HOTEL CLA-SS HIROSHIMA-TOKAICHI have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Hiroshima Station is 3.2 km from HOTEL CLA-SS HIROSHIMA-TOKAICHI, while Chosho-in Temple is 3.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 44 km from the hotel.
Conveniently situated in Hiroshima, Hiroshima no Yado Aioi provides 3-star accommodation close to Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The 3-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The ryokan features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. All guest rooms in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. Guest rooms in Hiroshima no Yado Aioi are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Myoei-ji Temple is 2 km from Hiroshima no Yado Aioi, while Chosho-in Temple is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 45 km from the ryokan.
Ideally situated in Hiroshima, KIRO Hiroshima by THE SHARE HOTELS features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.4 km from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. At KIRO Hiroshima by THE SHARE HOTELS the rooms include bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers an ? la carte or continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near KIRO Hiroshima by THE SHARE HOTELS include Atomic Bomb Dome, Myoei-ji Temple and Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Cultural Center. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 45 km from the hotel.
A 5-minute walk from Hiroshima Station, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-ekimae offers rooms with air conditioning in Hiroshima. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi. Guests can enjoy city views. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Chosho-in Temple is 1.9 km from Daiwa Roynet Hotel Hiroshima-ekimae, while Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.
Located just a 3-minute walk from JR Hiroshima Station, Guesthouse Akicafe Inn offers simple dormitory accommodation with a lounge and free-use kitchen. Itfs a 10-minute walk from Mazda Baseball Stadium and a 20-minute tram ride away from the Peace Memorial Park. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. The guesthouse is equipped with 2 shower booths with free toiletries. Towels can be borrowed with extra charge. The common lounge area is fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, a low table. Washing machines can be used at a charge. Refurbished air-conditioned rooms come with wooden-flooring and bunk beds. Akicafe Inn Guesthouse is a 1-minute walk away from the nearest Enkoubashi-cho tram stop. Guests can rent bicycles to explore the area on their own. There are plenty of dining options nearby. No meals are served at the property.
Conveniently set in Hiroshima, FAV HOTEL HIROSHIMA STADIUM provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Less than 1 km from Myoei-ji Temple and a 12-minute walk from Chosho-in Temple, the property offers a restaurant and a bar. Private parking is available on site. All units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At FAV HOTEL HIROSHIMA STADIUM each room includes bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near FAV HOTEL HIROSHIMA STADIUM include Hiroshima Station, Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre and Kat? Tomosabur? Bronze Statue. The nearest airport is Hiroshima Airport, 46 km from the hotel.
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