Hiroshima Castle was formally protected by three moats. Although two have been filled in, the innermost one still exists and is best viewed from the castle’s top floor. The carp-filled waterway is encircled by hundreds of cherry trees, offering incredible visions of pink and lovely fragrances during the spring cherry blossom season. It is equally beautiful in autumn when the leaves turn a spectrum of reds and oranges. On the right is the Hiroshima Prefectural Sports Center and next to it is the Museum of Art.
