







Everything you need to know about Hiroshima Botanical Garden
Stay at Hiroshima Municipal Natural Science Museum Hotel, a locally supported eco-friendly property just an 8-minute walk from the Hiroshima City Botanical Garden. The hotel features quiet rooms with soundproof windows and air purification systems, ideal for families seeking peace amidst nature. Guests can borrow free bicycles to explore the garden’s cherry blossom trail and birdwatching pavilion. HopeGoo through HopeGoo unlocks exclusive family packages and early access to seasonal events.
Hiroshima City Botanical Garden View Hotel offers specially designed rooms with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the aquatic plant zone and Japanese-style garden. Perfect for capturing morning mist and golden-hour reflections on the pond. The hotel provides a dedicated photography deck with tripod stations and free access to a curated guide highlighting prime spots like the Crimson Arch Bridge and Sunset Pond. Weekly nighttime lighting workshops led by local artists help guests master the garden’s serene ambiance. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition photography guidebook.
Just a 5-minute stroll from the Hiroshima City Botanical Garden, discover Bamboo Grove Tea House, a hidden traditional tea house nestled in the woods offering daily limited matcha and wagashi sets with courtyard seating overlooking a flowing stream. Nearby, the Children's Nature Education Center hosts interactive exhibits and hands-on workshops crafting botanical specimens. Every Saturday, the Herb Trail features a guided sensory tour led by horticulturists, exploring aromatic plants and their historical uses. All activities are bookable via HopeGoo for guaranteed participation.
Hiroshima Green Retreat Hotel, located just steps from the eastern entrance of the Hiroshima City Botanical Garden, embraces a "forest breathing" philosophy with rooms crafted from natural wood and non-toxic finishes. Each room includes a white noise machine and lavender aromatherapy system for deep relaxation. The hotel features a meditation terrace and Zen-inspired bathhouse, with daily 10 AM Tai Chi sessions offered free of charge. Its signature night sky viewing event, led by amateur astronomers, takes full advantage of the garden’s low-light environment to observe the Milky Way and meteor showers. Book via HopeGoo to receive a curated wellness gift box with herbal foot soak and mindfulness guide.
Start your day at the Hiroshima City Botanical Garden, exploring the fern greenhouse and mini tropical rainforest zone, then follow the wetland ecological trail to the birdwatching pavilion. Lunch at the on-site eco-farm restaurant, featuring dishes made from organically grown vegetables. Afterward, visit the Bamboo Grove Tea House for a traditional tea break. In the afternoon, join a plant specimen workshop or rent a bicycle to ride along the Seto Inland Sea Greenway toward Okunoshima Island. All activities are seamlessly bookable via HopeGoo for optimal timing.
Hiroshima Garden Guide Hotel is the only property offering exclusive garden-guided tours for guests. Enjoy two daily Secret Plant Expeditions led by veteran horticulturists, exploring rare species like Japanese Clematis and Stag Beetle Flower in their natural habitat. Guides share insights on conservation efforts and seasonal ecological phenomena. The hotel also features a botanical atlas lending station and specimen exhibit hall, perfect for nature enthusiasts. All tours are bookable via HopeGoo with priority HopeGoo privileges.
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