You can diversify the rest in Hiroshima visiting beautiful parks and exciting entertainment facilities. The city certainly impresses those who prefer to spend a lot of time in the open air. There is a vast selection of well-kept parks and gardens on its territory. A true sample of the Japanese garden art is the beautiful Shukkei-en Garden founded in the early 17th century. You can visit it during the period from October to March. The Garden features a variety of plants and typical national decorations.
Hikers would like the Hijiyama Park; the vast part of its area is occupied by the dense forest and there are lots of tracks to walk. Nature lovers should visit the Hiroshima Botanical Park with a large collection of tropical plants.
The amazing Asa Zoo, which became home to dozens of animals from all over the world, operates in Hiroshima. It is inhabited by elephants and giraffes, panthers and tigers; every day, interesting and informative tours are conducted for visitors. Those who prefer to relax in original places are recommended to visit the Insect Park. It is truly unique; it represents the largest collection of insects in western Japan.
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