Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden

The Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden is a botanical garden operated by Hiroshima University and located at Mitsumaruko-yama 1156-2, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Miyajima and Itsukushima Shrine.

Miyajima

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Miyajima is one of the crown jewels of Japan, and certainly one of its finest views. Located off the coast of Hiroshima, in Hiroshima Prefecture, the serene beauty of the island is an essential coda to that city.

Itsukushima Shrine

Protected area

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Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima, best known for its "floating" torii. It is in the city of Hatsukaichi, in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan, accessible from the mainland by ferry at Miyajimaguchi Station. Itsukushima Shrine is situated 3 km northeast of Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden.

Maezora Station

Railway station

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Maezora Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the West Japan Railway Company. Maezora Station is situated 2 km north of Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Miyajima and Hatsukaichi.

Miyajima

Quarter

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Miyajima was a town located on the island of Itsukushima in Saeki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. As of 2019, the town had an estimated population of 1,564 and a density of 51.46 persons per km2. The total area was 30.39 km2. Miyajima is situated 3½ km northeast of Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden.