A peaceful and beautifully maintained garden, perfect for a relaxing stroll. The landscape is carefully designed, featuring a central pond, small bridges, and lush greenery that change with the seasons.
The garden offers a quiet escape from the city's hustle, with well-kept paths leading through scenic spots. It’s a great place to enjoy nature, take photos, or simply sit and appreciate the surroundings. A lovely spot for those who enjoy traditional Japanese gardens and a calming atmosphere.
The entrance fee is 260 yen as of March 2025, making it an affordable and worthwhile visit.
Inspirational gardens with great vistas. Very relaxing to walk and enjoy the art and beauty. Very inexpensive entry. Highly recomend it. They take care of the trees in such special ways. Spend two hours in the gardens, you will not regret it.
Shukkeien Garden is definitely worth the small entrance fee. It’s a beautiful and relaxing spot, with its lush greenery, serene ponds, and picturesque landscapes. The peaceful atmosphere makes it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature. Though there’s an entrance fee, the tranquility and beauty of the garden make it well worth the visit. It’s a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a little while.
Beautiful garden in Hiroshima. A short walk from the Hiroshima Memorial, this park was built in the 1800's. It was destroyed during the atomic bombing. There is one tree that remains standing from the original park. After the atomic blast, initial survivors gathered in the garden. Many did not survive and we're buried in the park.
Beautiful, well kept and calm garden. Well worth the entry fee (¥260/p). During certain times, you can also get a free guide. We opted out, but got a really nice quick introduction from a very friendly and knowledgeable guide before we set off on our own. It was not too crowded and easy to get around.
As we went in late November, the colors in the garden were amazing, and some of the plants and trees were covered and ready for winter. Since the temperature was a bit low, the fish were not as active (in other words, don't waste your money on fish food if it's too cold). The water in the huge pond is a mix of salt- and fresh water, and therefore host fish from both sources, both large and small. And of course keep an eye out for the turtles!
