Shukkeien (縮景園) (pronounced “shoe-K-N”) is a historic Japanese garden in the city of Hiroshima, Japan.
Shukkeien’s name can be translated into English as “shrunken-scenery garden”, which is also a good description of the garden itself. Valleys, mountains, and forests are represented in miniature in the garden’s landscapes. Through carefully cultivated land and vegetation, the garden mimics a variety of natural formations and scenic views.
Shukkeien has a long history dating back to 1620, just after the completion of Hiroshima Castle. The garden displays many features of the traditional aesthetics of Japanese gardens. Around the garden’s main pond there are a number of tea houses which offer visitors ideal views of the surrounding scenery.
It was a little overcast and rainy that weekend. I don’t have the means to return at will, so I filmed the garden as is. It came out pretty well considering the drizzle and grey sky.
The pink flowers at the end are not cherry blossoms (Sakura), which blossom mid April… they are plum blossoms. Still very beautiful, and often mistaken for Cherry blossoms (Sakura) , however the distinguishing characteristic is the variety of pinks – some darker, some light. Cherry blossoms (Sakura) are a very light pink to white color.
AloJapan.com