Hiroshima Cherry Blossom Viewing: Rare Cherry Blossoms at the Hiroshima Mint Bureau

The Osaka Mint Bureau is a famous spot in Japan for viewing late-blooming cherry blossoms, often crowded and requiring reservations. Similarly, the Hiroshima Branch of the Mint Bureau has introduced many rare varieties of cherry blossoms from the Osaka Bureau, primarily late-blooming double-flowered cherry blossoms. The Hiroshima Branch is open for cherry blossom viewing only 7 days a year (including just one weekend), but no reservations are needed, and the crowds are relatively small. If you're visiting Hiroshima, don't miss this cherry blossom spot. Transportation: About a 20-25 minute walk from "Saeki Ward Office-mae" on the Hiroshima Electric Railway Line 2 or "Itsukaichi" on the JR Sanyo Main Line.