Hijiyama Park, Hiroshima

Name: Hijiyama Park
Address: Hijiyama Koen, Hiroshima, Japan
Telephone: +81 82-264-1121

#32 among attractions in Hiroshima

Mountain, Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Hijiyama is a 71.1-meter-high hill located in Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. This section also describes a park centering on Hijiyama and the surrounding area named "Hijiyama" in the town name.

Alternative names: Elevation: 194 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°22'59"N, 132°28'23"E

Address

Hijiyama KoenHiroshima Japan

Contact

+81 82-264-1121

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Nearby attractions include: Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Children's Peace Monument.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hijiyama Park?

Nearby attractions include Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art, Hiroshima (6 min walk), Hiroshima City Manga Library, Hiroshima (9 min walk), Hiroshima University, Hiroshima (22 min walk), Elisabeth University of Music, Hiroshima (23 min walk).

How to get to Hijiyama Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hijiyama Park:

Bus

比治山下 • Lines: 31 (7 min walk)
Daigaku Byoin-iriguchi • Lines: 31 (7 min walk)

Tram

Hijiyama-bashi (7 min walk)
Hijiyama-shita (8 min walk)

Train

Hiroshima (27 min walk)

Metro

Hondōri • Lines: 1 (30 min walk)
Kenchō-mae • Lines: 1 (33 min walk)