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 (until 17:00 in March), 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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2.4 km from Atomic Bomb Dome, Guesthouse COCO Hiroshima (Female Only) offers a 1-star accommodation in the Hiroshima City Centre district of Hiroshima. Featuring a shared lounge, this 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom. All guest rooms in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. Certain rooms come with a kitchenette with a microwave. At Guesthouse COCO Hiroshima, the rooms are fitted with a seating area. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is 2.7 km from Guesthouse COCO Hiroshima (Female Only), while Shukkeien is 1.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hiroshima Airport, 48 km from the guest house.
Ideally situated in Hiroshima, KIRO Hiroshima by THE SHARE HOTELS features air-conditioned rooms, a bar, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.8 km from Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Cultural Center, 1.9 km from Chosho-in Temple and 1.9 km from Kat? Tomosabur? Bronze Statue. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. 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. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a ? la carte breakfast. Popular points of interest near KIRO Hiroshima by THE SHARE HOTELS include Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Myoei-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 44 km from the hotel.
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.
Located within 1.2 km of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and 950 m of Atomic Bomb Dome, Kawate-ya provides rooms in Hiroshima. Among the various facilities are a shared lounge and a bar. Free WiFi is available. International Conference Center Hiroshima is 1.3 km from the hostel, while Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is 1.4 km away. The nearest airport is Hiroshima Airport, 45 km from the property.
Boasting a bar, Roku Hostel Hiroshima is set in Hiroshima in the Hiroshima region, 2.5 km from Myoei-ji Temple and 2.6 km from Atomic Bomb Dome. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Local points of interest like Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre and Kat? Tomosabur? Bronze Statue are reachable within 3.2 km and 3.4 km, respectively. At the guest house all rooms have a shared bathroom. Guests at Roku Hostel Hiroshima can enjoy an American breakfast. The accommodation offers a terrace. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is 2.9 km from Roku Hostel Hiroshima, while Chosho-in Temple is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 50 km from the guest house.
Opened in June 2017, Hiroshima Hostel EN is a hostel combined with an on-site restaurant. Located in the centre of Hiroshima, the property is a 3-minute walk away from JR Yokogawa Station, while JR Hiroshima Station is 2 stops away via train. Guests can sample various dished made with locally acquired ingredients, accompanied by locally brewed sake rice wine and beer. A complimentary welcome drink is provided, per person per night. The property can offer a guided tour to explore some parts of Hiroshima prefecture. There is a shared lounge at the property where guests can interact and socialise with other guests. The Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park are both a 20-minute walk alongside the river from Hiroshima Hostel EN. The nearest airport is Hiroshima airport, approximately an hour away on the train and limousine bus.
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 in Hiroshima, within less than 1 km of Atomic Bomb Dome and a 12-minute walk of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, WeBase Hiroshima provides accommodation with a shared lounge, and free WiFi. The property is set 2 km from Kat? Tomosabur? Bronze Statue, 2.1 km from Hiroshima Danbara Shopping Centre and 2.8 km from Hiroshima University Institute of Medical History. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen for guests. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Myoei-ji Temple, Hiroshima City Minami Ward Community Cultural Center and Chosho-in Temple. The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, 44 km from WeBase Hiroshima.
Sheraton Grand Hiroshima Hotel is a 1-minute walk from Hiroshima Station and a 10-minute drive from the Atomic Bomb Dome. It offers 4 dining options, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. All rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is fitted with a fridge, ironing equipment and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. A humidifier and a trouser press are provided. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. Guests can work out at the fitness centre or swim at the indoor pool at a charge. Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered. Luggage storage can be found at the 24-hour front desk. Hotel Sheraton Grand Hiroshima is a 10-minute drive from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and a 5-minute drive from Hiroshima Castle.
Featuring a free-use kitchen and coin-operated laundry machines, Kfs House Hiroshima is a 2-minute walk from Matoba Tram Station. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, and some have a private bathroom. Guests can choose a private Western room with attached bathroom, a private Japanese room with shared bathroom or a bunk in a dormitory room. The Japanese room has traditional futon beds and tatami (woven-straw) floors. JR Hiroshima Train Station is an 8-minute walk from the hotel, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a 12-minute tram ride from nearby Matoba Station. Bicycle rental is offered for quick and carefree transport. Free coffee and tea are provided in the cosy lounge, which has English-language newspapers and a small library. Internet terminals are available for a fee, and guests can relax on the rooftop terrace.
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