The beautiful Shukkeien Park is a typical example of Japanese gardens, with many dwarf trees, bonsai, moss and neatly trimmed lawns and koa carp ponds.
Shukkeien Garden is intended to represent a smaller scale Japanese landscape with valleys, mountains, rivers and bamboo groves.
With several paths leading through the garden and benches alongside, Shukkeien Garden is the perfect place to relax.
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The history of the garden dates back to 1620, and although the park was almost completely destroyed after the atomic bomb blast, it was restored to its historical form during the 1950s.
Entrance fees and opening hours
There is an admission fee of 260 jpy for Shukkeien Garden and payment can be made by cash or credit card.
It is open every day from 9:00 am. It closes at 18:00 during summer or 17:00 in winter. Access to the gardens is possible at least 30 minutes before closing time.
Official website: shukkeien.jp
How to get there
Shukkeien Garden is about a 10-minute walk from Hiroshima Railway Station and about a 10-minute walk from Hiroshima Castle.
Approximately 50 meters from the entrance is the "Shukkeien-mae" stop of the number 9 tram running from the city center.
A tourist sightseeing bus on the Green, Orange and Lemon lines also passes by the gardens. For details, see the Transport chapter.
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