This year's flowering period is anticipated to be:
Estimated Flowering Date
April 24
Estimated Full Bloom Date
April 24 ~ April 28
<p>Shukkeien Garden was initially built for a feudal lord in 1620 and reconstructed gradually after the blast in 1945. It is said that the garden is a miniature West Lake of Hangzhou, China. Shukkeien Garden offers you ponds, bridges, pavilions, tea houses, trees and flowers in the hustle and bustle of downtown. 200 cherry trees can mainly be found at the main entrance and the eastern end of the garden. Tea ceremonies are often held on weekends.</p>
Number of sakura trees:
200
The age of trees:
Variety:
Somei Yoshino, Weeping cherry
How to visit
Access:
about 900 meters from JR Hiroshima Station via Sakaebashi Bridge