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Shukkeien Garden, Hiroshima Prefecture
2-11 Kaminobori-chō, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0014
TEL（082）221−3620／ FAX（082）221−0515

SHUKKEIEN

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Beautiful Shukkeien Garden

Prefectural Art Museum

Shukkeien Garden, Hiroshima Prefecture
Calligraphy by: Kazuyuki Morii

Construction of Shukkeien was begun in 1620, the year
following Asano Nagaakira's installation as Daimyō (feudallord) of Hiroshima. It was built by his principal retainer, Ueda
Sōko, a famous master of the tea ceremony, as the garden ofNagaakira's villa. Its name (literally "shrink-scenery garden")
expresses the idea of collecting and miniaturizing many
scenic views, and according to tradition it is a miniaturizedlandscape modeled on Xihu (West Lake) in Hangzhou, China.
In the center of Shukkeien is Takuei Pond, containing
more than 10 islets large and small. Around its circumference
mountains, valleys, bridges, tea cottages and arbors are
skilfully arranged, all connected by a path by which one canstroll around the entire garden.
Gardens of this type are known as circular -tour gardens.
They first appeared in the Muromachi Era (1336-1568);
in the early Edo Era (1600-1867) they culminated in theirclassical form, to which pattern conform the main gardens ofmost daimyō. In order to make the land alloted to Shukkeien
seem many times larger than its actual size, every part is richin variety : here a remote mountain and solitary valley, herea broad seashore; blended with the moods of the seasons area concentrated spectacle and a diversity that truly make thegarden worthy of its name.
The bridge which spans the center of the pond, Kokōkyō (lit. "straddling rainbow bridge"), was first built
differently, then demolished and redone in its present form at
the order of Shigeakira, seventh lord of the clan, by a famous
Kyoto builder. It evinces a free command of bold and novel
technique reminiscent of both Engetsubashi in the Korakuenof Koishikawa in Tokyo and Chitosebashi at Kyoto's
Shūgakuin Detached Palace.
The Seifūkan is near the center of the garden. It is built
in the sukiyazukuri tea-cottage style, as befits Shukkeien;the roof is shingled. The west side is done in the elegant
shoinzukuri writing-chamber style, and in the east wall is set
a lyre-shaped katōmado window. This cottage was especiallybeloved by many generations of daimyō of the Aasano clan.
In 1945 the garden was destroyed by the atomic bomb,
but the Hiroshima Prefectural Board of Education instituted
repairs to restore its scenery to its condition prior to thebombing; the Seifūkan, Meigetsutei and other structures werealso restored. Now about 250,000 visitors come to Shukkeieneach year; it has become a very popular sightseeing spot.

Memorial Stamp

An elegant flourish of Edo period culture in downtown Hiroshima

About the garden

Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum and Shukkeien Garden

Guide Map

Prefectural Opening Hours
9:00 – 17:00
Art※Extended hours on FridaysMuseumAdmission (Museum Collection)
General: 510 yen
Students (University): 310 yen
Students (High School and Below): Free
ClosedClosed on Mondays and during the Seniors (Age 65 and Older): Free
Year-End and New Year Holidays※However, the museum remains open on Mondays
during special exhibition periods and when anational holiday falls on or is observed on a MondayKy(Beautiful Moon Tea House)(October through March) 9:00 – 17:00※Special nighttime hours available in spring
and autumn※Admission varies for special exhibitions andis charged on a per-exhibition basis(For ōbashmerlyithe K-gawaandaR-gaw ivera River)Irei-hi(Atomic Bomb Memorial Monument)

Meigetsu-tei

Admission
Shukkeien Opening Hours
Garden (April through September) 9:00 – 18:00 General: 260 yen

ClosedDecember 29 throughDecember 31

Plum Blossoms

PeakSeasons(Late January to Early March)

Cherry Blossoms(Late March to Early April)Nighttime Illumination Event

Peach Blossoms(Late March to Early April)Nighttime Illumination Event

Hakuryū-sen

Autumn Leaves(White Dragon Stream)

Sekishō-an(Autumn Sunset Tea House)

Choūba-ba(Old Horse Training Ground)

Koshō-kei(Valley of the Old Pines)

Chūjō-tō

Sekisui-gan

Reiseki-dan(Arbor of Rested Cane)(Stone of Verdant Layers)(Terrace of the Miracle)

Kifuku-zan

Chōzen-kyo

AutumnWinterKanka-tō

Kōsai-ho(Fragrant Tea Garden)Ōichō(Pond of Cleansing Purity)(Place of Solitude)

Summer(Arbor of Flower-Viewing)(Mountain of Peace and Blessings)

BairinSpring(Early to Late November)

Takuei-chi(Plum Orchard)

Students (High School and University): 150 yen
Students (Elementary and Junior High): 100 yen
Seniors (Age 65 and Older): Free

(Great Ginkgo Tree)

Suishin-tōYūnen-jō

Yūyū-tei(Heart-of-the-Water Island)(Field of Good Harvest)(Arbor of Leisure)Kokō-kyō

Geiki-hō(Peak of Distant Views)

Bamboo Grove(Bridge Between Heaven and Earth)Ōka-kō
(Halo ofCherryBlossoms)

Ginga-kei(Valley of the Milky Way)

BambooGrove

Yakusō-en(Herb Garden)Seifū-kan(Cool Breeze Tea House)

Restaurant

Hiroshima Prefectural
Art Museum

Grassy Field
by Museum Entrance

Signiﬁcant Works
Seifū-ike(Pond of Cool Breeze)

Grassy Field

Ticket Counter※Tickets for Shukkeien
GardenLobby
may be purchased
Mainhere as well.

Museum Shop
Museum Café

Main
Information

Museum Entrance

Information Gallery

Museum Entranceand Exit
※Visitors can access Shukkeien
Garden directly from the museumand vice versa.

Entrance Plaza
3F ・Special ExhibitionGalleries
・Tea Room
2F ・Collection Galleries
1F ・Café
・Restaurant
B1 ・Kenmin Gallery(Rental gallery)

Botan-en(Peony Garden)

Museum
Library

Bicycle Parking

Walking Courses

Leisurely Stroll(Typically 40 minutes)

Short Stroll(20 minutes)

Ticket OfficeSensuitei(ShukkeienCafé & Shop)

Main Gate

Shukkeien
Entrance and Exit

Figures of Horse in Kakiemon-Style,
Overglaze Enamels

WheelchairAccessible Routes
Recommended
Photo SpotsVehicle Parking
Entrance

MuseumMaximum vehicle Capacity
Underground height
67 (passenger vehicles)
Parking Area 1.7 m

Feininger, Lyonel; Evening at the Seashore

Shukkeien Maximum ehicle Capacity
29 (passenger vehicles),Parking Area height(Near Front Gate) n/a

3 (tour buses)

Ai-mitsu; Self-portrait Wearing a Cap

Kodama, Kibo; Late Spring