What other travelers are saying about Shukkeien Garden
This is a gorgeous garden in the middle of the city. An easy and quick walk away from the train station, and close to the castle too.
Somehow it is very spacious but feels small at the same time (in a good way!). The garden has many beautiful ponds with multiple bridges you can cross. There's also two tea houses and a souvenir shop. If you are collecting them, there's a stamp available at front where you get your tickets. Many lovely benches around the garden for you to stop, sit and relax, take it all in and take photos. There are so many posts explaining some history regarding the garden and the city (the ginko tree that survived the A-bomb or the man made mound that mimicks Mt Fuji, etc.). If you enjoy Japanese gardens, do take the time to visit here.
This is one of the most be beautiful gardens I've seen around Japan. Having been to all prefectures I can say this garden is maintained with love and care. Beautiful koi in the pond and lots of fauna that attract many animals. The garden is laid out with several themes, extremely clean and well manicured. You can even do a tea ceremony there or you can even have a relaxing time watching the world go by. Best to do in the morning where it isn't too crowded and amazing sunlight filtering in through the plants.
This is a lovely garden, especially on a sunny day & not too busy. Enjoyed a good hour here wandering around the small trails & sitting enjoying the different views around the pond.
They also have a few nice spots for tea & sweets, plus flower arranging.
For us it was the perfect place to rest & reflect after the peace memorial museum emotional visit.
This is an amazing garden in the middle of city. It is both compact and large at the same time. Beautiful pond with multiple bridges you can cross. Small area to sit and enjoy food food from small food/souvenir shop. Stamp available at front. Many peaceful spots to stop, sit, relax, and take it all in. This is a must stop if in this great city. History is somber.
Combine ticket of garden and art museum.
Quite good, romantic, very quite, fresh air, beautiful but not too excellent for me.
Not too big. Good for walking with 2 people.
Ticket for only garden is about 360jpy.
To reach Shukkeien Garden from Hiroshima Station, take a tram and get off at "Shukkeien-mae" stop, directly in front of the garden. The tram ride takes about 5 minutes. Alternatively, it's a 15-minute walk from Hiroshima Station.
Visitors typically spend about 1 to 2 hours in Shukkeien Garden, enjoying its scenic paths and tranquil setting.
Japan boasts many exquisite gardens, but some of the most renowned include Kenrokuen in Kanazawa, Kairakuen in Mito, and Korakuen in Okayama. Each offers unique landscaping and historical significance.
Shukkeien Garden was completed in 1620 by Ueda Soko for Asano Nagaakira, the feudal lord of Hiroshima. It mimics various natural formations in miniature form and has been restored since its destruction in the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
