March Hiroshima City

Hanami is what the Japanese call “flower viewing,” especially cherry blossoms (桜 sakura) with friends and family. In modern practice, hanami is enjoyed, especially by the younger generations of Japan, with copious amounts of food and drink. The practice is so widespread that finding and securing a good spot in a popular park during the peak season may require arriving the day before and camping out on one. The experience is different depending on where and who you go with, but it feels like the entire country collectively cast off the winter in a sudden rush of energy. If you are looking for a spot to enjoy the blossoms, you are in luck; plenty of options are available to you in and around Hiroshima. While every year differs, you can keep on top of Hiroshima’s latest cherry blossom dates using this site (in Japanese only). To get you started, here are the Top Hanami Sites near Hiroshima Senkoji Park in Onomichi Senkoji Park, in the port town of Onomichi, is a popular tourist destination! Besides being famous for cherry blossoms, after riding the ropeway up the mountain overlooking the city, visitors are treated to panoramic views of surrounding areas, including the Seto Inland…