Written by Rebecca Milner
Like the head office in Osaka, the Hiroshima branch of the Japan Mint has a garden of late blossoming yaezakura cherry trees.
What happens?
The garden boasts 64 multi-petaled varieties of sakura and 216 trees. Regular old somei yoshino cherry blossoms only have a measly five petals while the varieties at the Hiroshima Mint may have upwards of 20 petals.
Make sure you get to the gates half an hour before closing time as admission stops at 7:30 p.m.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Mid
Apr
2026
Free
- 1.4 km from Saekikuyakushomae(Saeki Ward Office) Station Hiroden Line 2
- 1.6 km from Hiroden-itsukaichi Station Hiroden Line 2
- 1.6 km from Rakurakuen Station Hiroden Line 2
