Wakunaga Garden

Overview

Wakunaga Garden is an expansive botanical garden in Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture. Covering roughly 137,000 square meters, it spreads flower beds and landscaped grounds across a green, hill-country setting. Set apart from the bustle of the city, it is a much-loved local spot for enjoying seasonal plants and carefully tended scenery at a relaxed pace.

Highlights

• ●The vast botanical grounds covering roughly 137,000 square meters
• ●Its identity as a memorial garden named after Manji Wakunaga
• ●The green, peaceful setting cradled in the hills of Akitakata
• ●Seasonal flowers and carefully landscaped garden scenery

History

As its name suggests, the garden is named after Manji Wakunaga. Laid out in a naturally rich part of Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture, it has grown into a botanical garden of more than 137,000 square meters. For details of its history and how it came to be opened, please refer to official sources.

Map

34.7221, 132.7455 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at the garden in Akitakata and get your bearings near the entrance
2. 2Walk the spacious grounds, taking time to view the seasonal flower beds
3. 3Take in the landscaped scenery and surrounding hill-country greenery at a relaxed pace
4. 4After a full loop of the highlights, enjoy the wider natural setting of Akitakata as well

Did you know?

💡 At about 137,000 square meters, the grounds are on a scale well suited to an unhurried walk. Combined with the hill-country nature of Akitakata, it is a place to spend quiet, restful time.

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