Shukkeien Garden

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A garden located in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture that was chosen as one of the top 100 of Japan’s historic parks and designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty. Shukkeien was created in 1620 by Ueda Shigeyasu, a high-ranking retainer in the service of the Asano Clan who was also a renowned master of tea ceremony, to serve as a villa for Asano feudal lords. It is said that the garden is a condensed version modeled on the scenic beauty of China’s West Lake and the garden’s name is derived from this meaning “condensed scenery garden”. The garden is picturesque with an island floating in the pond, mountains, valleys, and elegant tea ceremonial houses. In “Sensuitei” near the entrance you can enjoy matcha green tea and light refreshments.

Spot details

Address: Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Kaminoborichou 2-11 Map
Area: Hiroshima Area
Phone: 0822213620
Hours: 9:00-18:00 (Admission possible until 30 minutes before)
[9/16-3/15] 9:00-17:00 (Admission possible until 30 minutes before)
Closed: 12/29-31
Fees: [Admission fee]General260yen, High School/University Students150yen, Elementary/Junior High School Students100yen
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(HIROSHIMA FREE Wi-Fi)
English Menu: Available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (some restrictions apply)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Fantastic gardens in the heart of the city

Reviewed : 2023.04.29

We saw Shukkei-en Garden on a map of Hiroshima, and decided to visit, walking about 2km each way from our hotel. The entry fee is only 260 yen each. The variety of plants is incredible, and in...
Beautiful park, a gem of Hiroshima!

Reviewed : 2023.03.24

We were in this park at 10 or 11 and stayed for almost an hour, going at a leisurely pace. It was not crowded at this time, and for a few moments here and there, we were able to just sit and enjoy...
Nice garden

Reviewed : 2021.04.19

It’s very nice and relaxed place, one of the best in Japan and in the world I love this place . .....