A classical Japanese garden created in 1620 by Asano Nagaakira, lord of Hiroshima. The name means "shrunken scenery" — the garden compresses a miniature landscape of hills, ponds, bridges, and islands into a compact space, so that strolling its paths creates the impression of moving through a much larger terrain. The central pond reflects a series of teahouses and pavilions.
Almost entirely destroyed in the bombing (it stood 1.4km from the hypocenter), it was painstakingly restored using historical records. Open 9:00–18:00 (to 17:00 October–March). Entry ¥260. The garden is a short walk from Shukkeien-mae tram stop on Line 9.