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Shukkeien Garden

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Naka Ward · near Shukkeien-mae tram stop (3 min walk)

Shukkeien Garden in Naka Ward. A miniature landscape garden with a central pond crossed by an arched rainbow bridge, stepping-stones, tea-house nooks and koi and turtles to spot along the path.

Why children love it: A miniature landscape garden with a central pond crossed by an arched rainbow bridge, stepping-stones, tea-house nooks and koi and turtles to spot along the path.

Honest drawbacks: Paths include narrow stepping-stones and unfenced pond edges, so toddlers need a close hand; it is a stroll rather than a play space.

Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
2h
Opening hours
Open 9:00-18:00 (April-September) and 9:00-17:00 (October-March), last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Price
Adults 260 yen, high-school 150 yen, elementary/junior-high 100 yen; preschoolers and over-65s free. Free on Greenery Day (May 4) and Culture Day (November 3).
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
outdoor

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