Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is on the to-go list of most foreign visitors, not only because is it a sacred place to pray peace, but also a peaceful spot to view cherry blossoms. The park was built just next to the Atomic Bomb Dome, the hypocenter of the atomic blast in 1945. You can take sightseeing boats or river taxis on the Motoyasu River to enjoy sakura.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: 300
The age of trees:
Variety: Somei Yoshino
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Cherry blossom viewing period: late March to early April
Best time to view in 2019: late March to early April
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): March 22 to early April
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: not available
How to visit
Access: Take tram line 2 or 6 to the Genbaku-Domu Mae stop from Hiroshima Station.
Address: 1, Nakajima-cho, Naka ward, Hiroshima city, Hiroshima
Japanese address: 広島県尾道市東土堂町・西土堂町
