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Shukkeien Garden
Best time to visit
Early morning offers soft light and far fewer visitors, while late afternoon gives warm reflections; peak displays are cherry blossoms in April and autumn maples in November.
Budget tips
Admission is modest, about 250 JPY for adults with discounts for students and children; no regular free days, but check Hiroshima tourist passes and combined museum tickets as some include the garden.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Garden lovers, Couples, Families
Plan your visit
45-75 min
About
Datos rápidos: Quiet pathways wind through miniature landscapes, where stone lanterns peek from mossy banks and maples punctuate each vista. Seasonal displays sweep from pale cherry blossoms to fiery maples, while carp glide beneath wooden bridges that bend reflections into living ink washes.
Destacados: Push through a low gate and the garden collapses into a living diorama, where a single central pond frames miniature islands, tiny bridges, and pruning so precise each hill reads like a brushstroke. On early-morning mist the air tastes faintly of wet stone and green tea, and crouching close you can hear the soft slapping of carp tails as lanterns ripple in the water.
Insider tips
- Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes for narrow paths and stone steps.
- Head to the north bank near the small arched bridge at sunrise or late afternoon for the best pond reflections.
- Follow the path clockwise for a natural sequence of views, and skip lingering at the entrance shop if short on time.
- Visit weekdays or early morning to avoid school groups and tourist buses, especially during cherry blossom and autumn foliage season.
Haz clic para reservar un tour a pie GRATIS en Hiroshima, Japan
La mejor manera de experimentar una ciudad con un guía local.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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