Sakura at Yasuno Station

Shut down in 2003, when the train line between Kabe and Sandankyo Gorge was closed, Yasuno Station has been preserved as a picnic spot popular with train spotters and flower lovers. It looks lovely throughout the year, but is particularly stunning during cherry blossom season. 

Yasuno Station in Kake, Akiota, about 30km from Hiroshima city center. It takes about 50min to drive by car.

Paul Walsh

Paul arrived in Hiroshima "for a few months" back in 1996. He is the co-founder of GetHiroshima.com and loves running in the mountains.