Shukkei-en

Shukkei-en Review

This garden laid out in 1630 by Lord Naga-akira Asano (the name means "shrunken scenery garden") resembles one once found around a famed lake in Hangzhou, China, which the daimyo (lord) wanted to re-create for leisurely strolls. The water is dotted with tiny rocky islets sprouting gnarled pine trees. Small bridges cross above lots of colorful carp, a fish venerated for its long and vigorous life. Shukkei-en is east of Hiroshima-jo castle on the banks of the Kyo-bashi-gawa. Return to the JR Station on Streetcar 9; at the end of the line transfer to Streetcar 1, 2, or 6. If you purchase a combined ticket (¥600) for the garden and the Prefectural Art Museum, you must visit the museum first and enter the garden from the museum.