Tranquil Beauty of Shukkeien Garden

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to Shukkeien Garden from anywhere in Chugoku, first set your GPS to 2-11 Kaminoboricho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0014. Upon arrival in Hiroshima, follow signs to the city center. Once you reach the center, look for parking options nearby. There are public parking lots available, but be sure to check for hourly rates (typically around 200-300 JPY per hour). After parking, it will be a short 10-minute walk to Shukkeien Garden.

• Train

  To reach Shukkeien Garden by train, first find the nearest JR station and take a train to Hiroshima Station. From Hiroshima Station, exit the station and head to the bus terminal located nearby. Look for the 'Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Bus' (also known as the 'Hiroshima Meipuru-pu'), which is a convenient option for tourists. Purchase a one-day pass for about 400 JPY, which will allow you unlimited rides. Get off at the 'Shukkeien-mae' stop. The garden is just a short walk from the bus stop.

• Tram

  Another public transportation option is to take the Hiroshima Electric Railway (tram). From Hiroshima Station, you can catch Tram Line 1 towards 'Hiroshima Port'. Get off at 'Kembyoin-mae' stop. From there, it’s a 5-minute walk to Shukkeien Garden. The tram fares are about 200 JPY for a single ride.

• Bus

  If you prefer buses, you can take a local bus from various parts of Hiroshima directly to Shukkeien Garden. Look for buses heading to 'Kaminoboricho' or 'Shukkeien'. The fare typically ranges from 200-300 JPY depending on your starting point. Be sure to have cash, as some buses may not accept cards. The bus will drop you off near the entrance of the garden.