Shukkei-en Garden
The Shukkei-en Garden located in the heart of Hiroshima was constructed during the Edo period by Asano Nagaakira, the feudal lord of Hiroshima Castle. The garden was initially created as a relaxing villa for the Asano family.
The work was undertaken by his chief retainer and famous tea master Soko Ueda.
Venue Information / Contact Information
- Address
- 2-11, Kaminoboricho, Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima
- TEL
- +81-82-221-3620
- Access
- 900 m from JR Hiroshima Station
- Business Hours
- April ～ September 9:00 ～ 18:00
October ～ March 9:00 ～ 17:00 - Closed
- Dec.29 ～ Dec.31
| Program | Hosting a tea ceremony |
|---|---|
| Description / Acceptance Time / Group Size / Time Required | Tea ceremony held in the garden in the ‘Seifukan’ (built in the sukiya-zukuri style). ■ Time: Between 9am and 5pm. ■ Capacity: 60 people. ■ Time required: Approximately 60 minutes. |
| Price / Remarks | Costs: Garden entrance fee: 260 yen. Seifukan 6,000 yen for one hour. Other tea ceremony costs. |
| Inquiries Regarding Use | TEL: +81-82-554-1862(Hiroshima Conven & Visitors Bureau) |