Located on a mountain 30 minutes away from Hiroshima station, The Hiroshima City Botanical Garden sits on 18.3 hectares of land and is home to 10,000 species of plants. This is a great place to visit at different times of the year, since different flowers will be blooming. After stopping at the cafeteria or café for a short rest, you can climb the observation tower to witness a breathtaking view of Hiroshima City and the surrounding islands. This is a also a popular destination for cherry blossom viewing in the spring. Click here for more information.