Hijiyama-kōen

Hiroshima


This hilly, tree-filled park just outside Hiroshima city centre is noted for its cherry blossoms in spring, and autumn foliage. A top spot for a stroll, it's also home to the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art and the Hiroshima City Manga Library.

Take the number 5 tram (for Hiroshima port), or walk about 20 minutes south of JR Hiroshima Station. The Hiroshima sightseeing loop bus also stops here.

Transportation

  • tram: Hijiyama-shita

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1. Hiroshima City Manga Library

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4. Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum

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