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Japan: Shukkei-en Garden in Hiroshima, 400 Years of Turbulent History
Shukkei-en Garden is a work of art in the traditional landscape garden style. Located in the center of Hiroshima city in the Naka-Ku district, it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful landscape gardens in Japan. Shukkei-en is closely tied to the history of the city. Due to events related to World War II, it has had a turbulent history. © O. Robert Shukkei-en is organized around a central pond that takes up most of the area. It features a beautiful stone arch bridge (Koko-K
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