Shukkeien is a little landscape garden in Hiroshima that was set up in 1620. Right in the middle of the garden, there’s a big pond with little islands and bridges. Around this pond, you’ll find small hills, a bamboo grove, and even a little tea plantation. The garden feels like a shrunken-down world, and the word Shukkeien actually means something like “miniature landscape garden”.

Shukkeien is right near Hiroshima Castle. From the main station, you can walk there in a few minutes or catch a tram to the Shukkeien-mae stop. Entry costs 260¥.