[2025 Kochi Attraction] Travel Guide for The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden (Updated Jul)

#OverseasTravel #Japan #JapanTravel #KochiPrefecture Dr. Futaro Makino, known as the “Father of Japanese Plant Taxonomy”, was born in Kochi.Dr. Makino was born in a village just 30 kilometers from the Botanical Garden The "Makino Botanical Garden" built for him😎😎 ✅ The park area is 6 hectares ✅ Make full use of the undulating terrain, planted about 3000 kinds of wild plants with a connection with Dr. Makino ✅ They decorate the four seasons of the botanical garden ✅ It is also one of the popular places for cherry blossom viewing During the cherry blossom season. There are super beautiful photo spots everywhere📸️📸️🤩 One of the recommended places for cherry blossom viewing in Japan 👍🏻👍🏻🤩🤩🤩 address Mount Wutai, Kochi, Kochi Prefecture 4200-6

Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden is a place where you can see a variety of flowers. There are so many cute flowers that you'll want to take pictures of! In early March, the plum blossoms were already starting to bloom🌸 I'm looking forward to seeing lots of cherry blossoms bloom in the coming season. #Kochi #PlumBlossoms #BotanicalGarden

Enjoy a serene and enriching moment at Kochi's Makino Botanical Garden. A healing journey where flowers and plants take center stage. 📍Makino Botanical Garden, Kochi Prefecture Even if you're not knowledgeable about plants, you'll find peace at this famous green spot in Kochi 🌿 Seasonal flowers and an open glass greenhouse will leave you in awe of the beauty of nature and architecture. You can also experience the world of botanist Dr. Tomitaro Makino, sparking intellectual curiosity. Perfect for a quiet getaway for adults.

A spot where you can enjoy a walk, learning, and healing all in one day🌿 This is a precious space where you can experience the beauty and diversity of plants while learning about the doctor's achievements. The area is about 8ha (20 acres), and you can enjoy more than 3,000 species of plants throughout the seasons. 🔍 Main attractions 1. Tomitaro Makino Memorial Museum The museum houses the doctor's handwritten botanical drawings and specimens, and also has an exhibition that recreates his laboratory. 2. Greenhouse There is a large greenhouse filled with tropical plants and orchids like a jungle, and you can enjoy it even in the rain🌳 3. 50th Anniversary Garden (South Garden) This area is rich in natural beauty, with about 40 types of cherry blossoms, a flowing water garden, water lilies, and other flowers. The illuminated cherry blossoms at night during the "Cherry Blossom Night" are fantastic 🌸 4. Konkonyama Square (North Garden) A promenade of flowers and herbs on a hill with a great view. On a clear day, it's a great spot with a spectacular view of the Kochi Plain and the Pacific Ocean. If you come to Kochi for sightseeing, be sure to experience the plants and enjoy them with all your senses 😌😌 #JapanTrip

📍Orchid Exhibition (Makino Botanical Garden) The orchid exhibition is held every year at the popular Makino Botanical Garden. An exhibition featuring more than 2,000 unique orchids began on the 8th of this month at the prefectural Makino Botanical Garden in Kochi City. This year, the theme is "The charm of Kochi colored by orchids," and the exhibition focuses on orchids grown in the prefecture. Of the 2,200 orchids and 100 varieties gathered at the venue, more than 50 varieties were carefully cultivated by farmers in the prefecture. The exhibition, which has a whale motif that can be seen off the coast of Kochi Prefecture, boldly arranges orange orchids grown in Tosa City in a whale-shaped frame about 3.5 meters long to express the majestic figure of a whale. In addition, in the corner themed on Kochi's platter dishes, 10 types of orchids grown in the prefecture, each with a different color and shape, are arranged on a plate, making it an exhibition filled with the charm of unique orchids, just like a platter dish with bounty from the sea and mountains. In addition, the venue is packed with ingenious ideas to make every corner enjoyable, such as an exhibition in which the Kochoran are likened to dancers in the Yosakoi Festival. The Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden's Orchid Exhibition will be held from the 8th until March 2nd next month. #FreeHotelStay

🇯🇵 [Kochi Prefecture] More than 3,000 kinds of plants! Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden 🪴 (^^) Located near the top of Mount Godai, this is one of Japan's leading comprehensive botanical gardens! (^^) The garden is full of attractions, including more than 3,000 kinds of plants for every season, an exhibition introducing the achievements and charms of world-renowned botanist Dr. Tomitaro Makino, a theater where you can experience the world of plants through high-definition images, and original works! (^^) In the "50th Anniversary Garden", you can enjoy viewing oriental horticultural plants. There is also a shop with original goods! (^^) [Location] 4200-6 Godaisan, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture #0 Yen Trip January 2025

I visited on a weekday morning in January. Perhaps because it was winter, there were few people around, so I was able to wander around at my own pace. The highlight of this place is undoubtedly the greenhouse. The entrance feels like you've wandered into Ghibli's Laputa, and you're sure to be able to take some great photos. The plant displays are well-maintained, so I was able to spend a peaceful time strolling around. #wintertrip #solotrip #MakinoBotanicalGarden

Makino Botanical Garden is one of Kochi's tourist attractions. Makino Botanical Garden was the model for the morning drama "Ranman." The garden is very large! My number one recommendation is the greenhouse. When you step inside, the greenery spreads out and you're transported to another world. Depending on the season, you can see beautiful orchids and rare plants, but if you don't have time, it might be a good idea to just see the greenhouse. The bridge over the pond in the garden is also very beautiful. It's on a small hill, so you can enjoy not only the plants, but also the view of Kochi's cityscape from the plaza.🌸 #0yentripJanuary2025 #Kochi

Located on Godaisan in Kochi City, the Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden spans approximately 8 hectares, utilizing the natural terrain. The garden features over 3,000 species of wild and horticultural plants associated with Dr. Makino, offering a colorful display throughout the seasons where you can encounter plants in their natural setting. The highlight of this botanical garden is the greenhouse. In the warm indoor environment, you can enjoy rare plants collected from both domestic and international sources, as well as vibrant tropical flowers and fruit trees, all year round. This place is incredibly fascinating! The space resembles a jungle, giving you the illusion of being in a tropical paradise. The Green Tower and corridor at the entrance are also noteworthy, with a 9-meter-high tower designed to resemble a giant tree cave, adorned with banyan trees, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of Southeast Asia. Highly recommended for a date. [Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden] 📍Location: 4200-6 Godaisan, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, 781-8125, Japan

A must-visit spot in Kochi travel 🌱 Accessible from the Plant Research Exchange Center ✨ The highlight of the garden is undoubtedly the tropical-like greenhouse❕ It features the Green Tower and Jungle Zone, where you can enjoy tropical flowers and fruit trees all year round 😆 Inside, it gets quite humid, especially during the summer, so be cautious ⚠️ There are vending machines near the greenhouse, so staying hydrated is important 👀 〒781-8125 4200-6 Godaisan, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture 9:00-17:00

You can enjoy the botanical garden throughout the four seasons 🌼 I visited in the summer and was blessed with clear weather! There are misting areas and some hot spots in the summer, but there are also cool areas, making it a well-thought-out facility 😌 It's close to Kochi city, so it's easy to visit while sightseeing. There's also a Shikoku 88 Temple nearby, so it's recommended to visit both◎ Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden 📍Location: 4200-6 Godaisan, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture 781-8125 🕰️Hours: 9:00~17:00 💰Price per person: ¥730 Free for elementary school students and younger

#familytrips2024 Best observatory I have seen. So so beautiful and with some early Sakura too !Museum had incredible architecture. Whole garden is wonderful. There are good cafe too. Sprawling grounds that contain a wide variety of plants and flowers. Beautiful landscaping everywhere. The greenhouse has great decorations with excellent atmosphere that feels like being in a rainforest in the tropic jungle.

I went to Makino Botanical Garden in Kochi Prefecture. You can get there by taking the bus (My Yu Bus) from Kochi Station to Katsurahama and getting off along the way. The bus costs 1,300 yen for a one-day pass. You can go as far as Katsurahama. If you are only going to the botanical gardens and back, buy a one-day pass to Mt. Godai. It will be a little cheaper. I was planning to stop by on my way back from sightseeing at Katsurahama, but I enjoyed it more than I expected. Various kinds of flowers are blooming on the vast grounds. Since it is on top of a mountain, the scenery is beautiful and I think it is a place that can be enjoyed all day. This botanical garden is named after Dr. Tomitaro Makino, a representative plant taxonomist in Japan in the 19th century. There is also a memorial hall and museum for Dr. Makino, where you can learn about the doctor's life. It seems that it is also the model for the serial TV drama "Ranman" in the first half of 2023. There seem to be many visitors from outside the prefecture, and there were many people visiting on the day I visited. It is especially fun to stroll outdoors. I highly recommend going on a sunny day in April to May. #Kochi #Makino Botanical Garden

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Address: 4200-6 Godaisan, Kochi, 781-8125, Japan Getting there: The most convenient way is to take the My Yu Bus and stop at Godaison station. Highlights: The gardens opened in 1958 and were dedicated to the "Father of Japanese Botany", Dr. Tomitaro Makino, who was born and raised in Kochi. Six hectares of gardens are home to over 3,000 species of plants that form a green oasis above the city, bay, and plains of rice fields below. The spacious garden includes extensive walking paths, outdoor parks, a greenhouse and several large museum halls with excellent information and displays on Dr. Makino and his field of study. Makino Botanical Gardens can always provide a lovely time, day or night. 🥰 Opening hours: 9am to 5pm daily Admission fee: 730yen #bucketlistreboot #culturewalk #traveljapan

The entire top of the mountain has been developed as a botanical garden. It's even more interesting if you walk all over the place. The unpaved paths feel like walking through a forest, and are a fun, light hike. The toilet seats have no alcohol, just sheets. The scenery changes depending on the season, so every time I go I want to come back, and I wonder if I should buy a passport. #breathtakingview #mountainclimbing #luxuryhotel #coupletrip #food