Shukkeien in Kure

Its a oasis in a cement dessert. I enjoyed the admirable silence and peacefulness

Beautiful gardens/park to relax and enjoy. Tons of fish to watch, many that jump from the water.

We came here to get family photos taken. It was really peaceful and inexpensive to get in. There is also koi food for sale for about 100 yen.It is relaxing and has lots of beautiful places to sit and seek peace.

A beautiful place for a relaxing walk around the water. Many places to sit and relax or watch the carp and turtles. Fun for kids to buy carp food and feed them!Difficult to access all the main paths with a stroller but there are alternative routes that work.

A very nice small park. Very traditional looking and a nice place for a walk.

This is a quiet, peaceful garden in the hub of the city. My wife and I spent about 90 minutes exploring the grounds and relaxing.You can buy fish food at the front to feed the groups of koi fish swimming in the large pond. I recommend doing this, as its fun to see them swim up and eat.Its attached to a museum, which offers a combination ticket, but we didnt visit the museum. Youre only about a 3 minute walk from a tram stop.

Nice to visit during Sakura season... Child friendly and very relaxing. I think they also have Sakura illumination at night

Very nice garden, that can easily keep you busy for a few hours. They offer fish food for 100 yen, and there are plenty of fish/turtles to feed in the pond.

Very nice and beautiful garden. Entrance fees are cheap.Great place to enjoy the beauty of nature. Definitely a must visit place

So clean and peaceful place. Flowers were so pretty!

Shukkeien Gardens is a fantastic stop for residents and visitors alike at any time of year. Some free visit days such as on Culture Day (Bunka-no-hiNov 3rd.If youre looking for a quiet stroll, enjoy see traditional tea house buildings, ornamental stone, wooden and ted bridges, view flowering trees, enjoy surviving A-bomb trees, enjoy tea-ceremony, matcha tea and Japanese sweets or noodles and light meals from the cafe/souvenir shop near the entrance - then youll love Shukkeien Gardens.This beautiful gardens is in a great position between Hiroshima station and peace park if you want to stroll from your train to the city center.If driving, the adjacent parking 🅿️ doesnt open till 9am like the park itself, but theres nearby coin-parking lots nearby opened earlier and about the same price.

A very serene place with a very interesting history. There is an entrance fee of 260 yen for adults. If you are planning to go to Hiroshima castle you can stop here first. The castle is only 11 to 15 mins by foot fromt his place.

Located within a walking distance from Hiroshima train station, this park is a good place to hangout during weekends.

Took my boys here to take pictures of them in their uniforms. I was planning on seeing this beautiful bridge and ended up with so much more! The Sakura trees were near the end of their bloom, and the petals were falling like snow! There was a bamboo forest and gorgeous pond with so many koi! The walking trails were perfectly laid out and the signs along the path explained all the little details of the garden. I would place this in my top 3 most gorgeous places I’ve seen yet! So so beautiful!

Amazing scenery and photo opportunity. Stop by Hiroshima Kimono Asobi first and rent a kimono from the wonderful ladies there to make your photo experience extra special. Only 5min walk from the garden.

A magnificent example of a Japanese Tea garden. Amazing flowers, landscaping and views throughout the park. A delight for photographers and those who enjoy Japanese gardens.

One of the most beautiful place in Hiroshima! It really worths to visit it and take a time to relax, to breath, to respect what this city had been through and what it is today. It is close to other turistic places and very easy to get there.

Love this ‘little’ garden that’s in the middle of the city (linked to the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum which is next to the Shukkeien-mae tram stop). Plum blossoms are blooming, perfuming the area with a sweet plum scent. There was at least 1 (rougeSakura tree blooming too (blooming seasons in general - plum blossoms’ in Feb/Mar, peach blossoms’ Mar/Ap and Sakura in Apr/MayWorth the visit if you have a free morning to spare. Bring sandwiches or a bento to enjoy the cool weather under the sun (the cafe sold out on lunch by 12:30pm 😭)

A Japanese garden, what can I say, very old, wiped out by the A bomb in Hiroshima but Japanese people are very resilient and methodical.They just built it back again. Also theres a museum on site, great architecture, simple nice building, modern structure.

Beautiful morning which added to the ambiance of visiting these gorgeous gardens. Free if you are 65yrs or over and only about 200 yen if not.

It’s called the “shrunken garden” for good reason. The different elements of many Japanese gardens are shrunken down and fit into this garden.A beautiful villa for the lord of the past. Pond, tea house, herbal garden, Bamboo garden and even mini Mount Fuji! The lord has really outdone himself!The location is easy to find. 15 min walk from Hiroshima station. Seniors over 65 years old enter free with passport shown at the ticket counter.The garden is just beside the Hiroshima art museum. You can also buy a combo ticket.There are friendly volunteer guides as well who help you take group photos and also good explanations of the history but only in Japanese.Lovely place to visit for both young and old.But if you’ve been to a few Japanese gardens, you might want to give it a miss if you don’t have time.

Amazing garden in the heart of the city with a deep history. Costs ¥260 for one adult which is very worthwhile for the experience. I recommend going during golden hour, although the garden closes at 5pm (from October to March), because the way the sun reflects off the trees and high rise buildings is quite a sight. My pictures don’t do it justice. I also suggest allocating at least an hour to walk around the entire garden and take photos. I got there at 4pm and was able to finish by the time the garden closed but I wasn’t able to go through every single path. It also wasn’t too busy at this time.

Absolutely beautiful garden. Sadly we went on a cloudy day with slight drizzle here & there (which is the best for quality photosbut it was still gorgeous. Can’t imagine how beautiful it would be when everything is in bloom. We went in late December so probably less crowds too. You do need to pay an entrance fee of about 260Yen per adult but it’s worth it.

A must visit place if you ate visiting Hiroshima...Just sit and relax taking in the beautiful scenic view..the cost of entry is 260 yen but its worth it...walk around the garden ... feed the fishes ..sit on the benches and you will feel the stress leaving your body

Happen to see this while walking through the area. Had a peaceful stroll through the garden, and the maple trees where starting to show their fall colors. Beautiful! Based on the pamphlet, spring would be equally spectacular with cherry, plum and peach trees blooming.

A beautiful and serene garden with lots to see and explore. There is koi EVERYWHERE and its amazing to see them around thriving.Make sure you purchase some fish food at the entrance before you go in! Its so fun to watch them eat.

Very tranquil garden in the middle of Hiroshima. The stone arch is distinguishing piece to this garden, but the walk is very much worth it. A recommended route is marked so as to give direction to those who want to go through with the cost of admission and the history is always appreciated.

Peaceful and tranquil garden, well kept in the centre of Hiroshima. Well worth a visit to wander around for an hour. They also have traditional tea making in the garden on certain days which is interesting, if a little expensive (¥600 per person). Theres also an Art Museum connected to the gardens. Would recommend a visit to the gardens to take a break from the city.

A respite from worries in the middle of a large city. Paths circumnavigate the lake which is its main feature. Not a good place for those that have troube walking. Uneven paths and narrow bridges with no hand rails. Many benches along the path. A refreshment stand and a gift shop just inside the front gate.

It was my first experience visiting a big Japanese garden and it took me about an 75 minutes to stroll around. It is really beautiful but not as interesting as I expected before going there but anyway it certainly worths a visit while youre in Hiroshima. Entry can be combined with the prefectural art museum for 350 yen but I didnt do that. It is 15 minutes from Hiroshima castle on foot to takes 25 minutes to get to the peace park on foot. There you see lots of colored and big fish and lots of turtles! Relaxing and beautiful!

This park is absolutely beautiful.I didnt pay for the art museum entrance, but it wasnt expensive for only the park considering they have to keep this place maintained.It was like a fairytale. We went in summer, so there werent a lot of flowers in bloom, but it was still picture perfect. Bring lunch, there are a lot of great views! But bring your trash with you.The pond houses alot of beautiful koi and turtles, and we even found a crab on a walk.The park is quite big, with trails to choose from. Would definitely go again

It is a very wonderful and tasteful Japanese garden.The park is very spacious, but the recommended route is divided by time required, so we can enjoy the course we like.There was also a special route for wheelchair users.When I went there, 80% of visiter were foreigners, and everyone seemed to enjoy it uniformly.A hot day requires a drinks,caps and sunglasses.Please enjoy it with the art museum.

Excellent traditional japanese garden; very well kept and peaceful. It was raining when we visited, so it was almost empty. Kids are free and adults were ¥260. There were volunteers that explained the history of the garden. It was a great experience; highly recommended.

Beautiful park. ¥150 entry for students and well worth it. Highly recommend spending a nice sunny morning here. Leisurely stroll can be done in 30-40 minutes but they have a 10-20 minute faster route too. Such amazing scenery and the garden is well cared for.I recommend sitting on one of the many benches and reading a book, enjoying the nature and sounds away from the busy city. Cant go wrong here

Beautiful place with a beautiful atmosphere. If you want a quick silent getaway from the noisy streets. This is the place for you. Please spend 100 yen on food for the fish/turtles/craps found here, its worth it!

A very well manicured public space thats easy to navigate and full of places to stop and be at one with mother nature. Make sure your phone has plenty of charge because youll be taking plenty of photos. Put this garden on your list of places to visit if youre ever in Hiroshima.

One very beautiful Japanese style garden and easily accessible. From the exterior, the place looks "simple" but once one is inside, the whole atmosphere changes. Beautiful therein!!!The landscape with trees, ponds and sculptures created the awesome feel. The whole place has been well kept and maintained despite the patronage of tourists.

Shukkeien is an absolutely stunning garden with such a wide range of flowers, plants & trees to discover. Coupled with all the wildlife the garden attracts it makes for a truly tranquil and relaxing walk through the garden. Id recommend coming here with enough time to just slowly walk around and take in the calming atmosphere without needing to rush through!There are vending machines near the cafe at the entrance so if you forgot to bring some water make sure you get a bottle before heading through the garden as there are no other vending machines.

Beautiful Japanese style garden close to the Hiroshima city center 🌁. Entrance is less than 300¥ and it worth the price. Is not really big and visiting it should take around one hour.

It’s nice to just lounge in a Japanese garden, it relaxes me! You can feed the big carps. We visited during spring so the weather was perfect!

Beautiful garden in Hiroshima, from what I could tell most was rebuilt in the 70s and has had a lot of time to flourish since then. Very beautiful sights and informative plaques with interesting pieces of history dotted across the grounds. Friendly staff could be seen maintaining the garden during my time there. The best part was the fish and turtles coming right up to the waterline to say hello!

Very beautiful and inspiring gardens, especially when the sakura is blooming. Theres a guided path so you only need to follow the arrows and enjoy the views

Beautiful garden and views. Really enjoyed touring the garden. The Sakura flowers in the spring are a nice touch. Admission charge is very reasonable, 260 yen for adults. Definitely recommend visiting for some nice and peaceful scenic views. Takes about and hour to tour the whole garden.

Visited this garden 45min before it close but still had an enjoyable time walking around the picturesque garden.Its a pity that autumn leaves are not visible but the landscape and thoughtful design does exude zen-ness.Tranquil and serene, great place for a relaxing stroll.

We visited this garden on our first day to the city, and it was not a mistake. The gardens are beautiful. As you enter the gardens youll feel as though you are walking back in time. They are located in the city, but youd never nkow it. Id recommend traveling to Hiroshima to see these gardens.

I highly recommend taking a walk around these gardens if you are travelling to Hiroshima from Kyoto or Osaka for a day trip. They are quite peaceful and well maintained. It’s a nice place to relax before catching the Shinkasen back in the evening.

This is a really beautiful and fun place to attend. Lots of turtles and koi fish in the water to feed. Beautiful foliage and a nice walk around. Definitely one of the main attractions of Hiroshima. Good for a nice stroll with the family or loved one.

Beautiful garden with many flowers as well as a serene koi poind. Three trees that survived the A-bomb are located in this garden and can be found by looking at signs. As the park is not very big I would recommended only setting aside around thirty minutes to an hour to visit it.

We came across this Garden as part of a walking tour which was suggested to us by Google Trips. So glad that we took the time to take in this garden and explore its many corners. Very peaceful and quite.

Very recommended place to go if you want to see autumn foilage! Even tho not all of the tree turning red, but there are majority. Come in Mid to Late November, all the ginko and maple leave is turning beautifully. There are a lot of public seat so you can enjoy while having snacks or chatting with family and friends. If you are an international student, you can get in for free.