Date Visited: December 19, 2017
Located in Hiroshima City, Shukkeien Garden is a park that dates back to 1620. Like many traditional Japanese gardens, a pond lies at its center, and around it, a walking trail. It takes around an hour to explore the entirety of the park at a leisurely pace.
Shukkeien Garden (縮景園)
Hours: 09:00-18:00 (April to September); 09:00-17:00 (October to March)
Entrance Fee: ¥260 (Adult); ¥150 (High school to college students); ¥100 (Child)
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