Shukkeien Garden

Botanical Garden

4.5

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
Area: Hiroshima Area
Phone: 0822213620
Hours: 9:00-18:00 (Admission is possible until 30 minutes before)
[10/1-3/31]9:00-17:00 (Admission is 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, UnionPay, 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: Yes (with some restrictions)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Nice garden

Reviewedï¼2021.04.19

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

Reviewedï¼2021.04.19

Wonderful garden. It’s make me feel happy and relaxed . I will be back again. Very highly recommended
Tranquil Japanese Garden

Reviewedï¼2020.08.16

Beautiful Japanese garden in Hiroshima. We went in November and had a light shower. They have a basket filled with clear umbrellas that you can use and return. I loved the red bridge and the...