The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden

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The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden is located at Godai-san, Kochi City. Opened in 1958, it is Japan’s most precious general botanical garden. Besides the nearly 3,000 different species of plants that are cultivated in the Botanical Garden, there are also special exhibition rooms and botanical classrooms etc. that both adults and children will enjoy visiting; a wide variety of special events are held throughout the year. There are also displays about the achievements of Dr. Tomitaro Makino, the world-renowned botanist. In 1999, the Makino Museum of Plants & People was opened within the Botanical Garden in honor of Dr. Makino. The Botanical Garden is approximately 30 minutes by bus from JR Kochi Station.

Spot details

Address: Kouchi Pref. Kouchishi Godaisan 4200-6 Map
Area: Kochi City Area
Phone: 0888822601
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: New Year's Holiday(12/27-1/1), Maintenance Closed for the day
Fees: [Admission fee]
[General]730yen(Free for high school students and younger)
[Group]630yen(20people and above)
Parking Lot: Available(225spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, UnionPay)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(FREE)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000 yen
[Night] 1-1,000 yen
Note:There are several Sunday night opening events a year.
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Beautiful and relaxing place

Reviewed : 2023.04.22

This is a huge garden with lots of different little trails and stops with view. You can find some private areas to hang out too, which we did. Relaxing, beautiful with great variety of plants. One...
Must see in Kochi prefecture. Great history!

Reviewed : 2020.09.27

Best to take a good amount of time to explore this place. Also, near a lovely Ohenro stop temple called Chikurinji so both of these would be a great way to spend a day!
Stunning

Reviewed : 2019.08.22

Fascinating garden and plant collection with a great selection of books in the gift shop. Superb orchids. Sadly went there on such a hot day that I could not stand to stay more than a few hours, but...