HiroshimaLeisure

Large Greenhouse

Flow of the course

About 80 min here

About 20 min to the next stop

Next stop: A lunch box on the lawn, surrounded by flowers

About this spot

The symbol of Hiroshima Botanical Garden is its Large Greenhouse, one of the largest in Japan. Tropical trees reaching to the ceiling and vivid flowers bloom all year round, opening up a world entirely different from the scenery outside. Plants children usually only see in picture books are right in front of them, so the questions never stop. The grounds are hilly, but the walkways are well maintained, and at an easy pace you can cover the highlights in about an hour. With afternoon water play ahead, we recommend not overdoing it and focusing on the main greenhouses.

Tips

Admission is 510 yen for adults, 170 yen for visitors aged 65 and over and high-school-age visitors, and free for junior-high-school age and younger (there is no extra charge for the water play plaza). The greenhouses get quite hot and humid in summer, so carry drinks and break the visit into shorter stretches. Most paths are stroller-accessible, but there are slopes, so choose a route that is comfortable for you. Check opening hours and closing days on the official website.