Hiroshima City Forest Park Insectarium

Flow of the course

About this spot

This exhibition facility inside Hiroshima City Forest Park is devoted to insects. The highlight is the large dome where live butterflies fly year-round. When one flutters right past, children and adults alike stop in their tracks. There are also plenty of specimens of insects from around the world and displays of live insects being reared, making it a great place to look for ideas for a summer holiday research project. Being indoors, it lets you escape the sun and spend the hot morning hours in comfort. Let it build up your curiosity about mountain wildlife before the water play begins.

Tips

Admission is charged (check the official website for fees). Entry to the park itself is free. Insect-related events are sometimes held during the summer holidays, so looking up the schedule beforehand adds to the fun. Photography is allowed in some areas and prohibited in others, so follow the posted signs. There is a slope between the car park and the building, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 45 minutes. Right after opening it is relatively quiet, so you can stroll slowly through the dome

Access & map

〒732-0036 広島県広島市東区福田町字藤ケ丸10173番地 藤ヶ丸１０１７３