Miyajima, an island of Hiroshima, is one of Japan’s three most typical attractions. 1,900 cherry blossom trees are dotted in parks, shrines or along roads. Tahoto pagoda, Uguisu alley and the five-story pagoda are recommended sights to admire cherry blossoms. The collaboration of red Torii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine, blue sea, green trees and pale pink sakura is ready for you to take the best photograph in Miyajima.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: 1,900
The age of trees:
Variety: Yamazakura, Somei Yoshino, Weeping cherry and Oshima zakura
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Miyajima
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): late March to early April
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: not available