Institute for Nature Study National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

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This is an area of forested green spaces attached to the National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo with an abundance of nature remaining in the center of Tokyo. The entire site is designated as a Natural Monument and Historic Site. Various kinds of plants, deciduous trees and evergreens grow naturally and it is also a famous spot to view cherry blossoms and the colors of the autumn leaves. More than 2,000 kinds of insects have been recorded in the garden, as well as wild birds such as the Japanese White Eye (mejiro) and kingfishers. The area is known as a valuable spot where living things can be observed closely. The nearest station in Meguro or Shirokanedai Station.

Spot details

Institute for Nature Study National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

Address: Tokyo Minato-ku Shirokanedai 5-21-5 Map
Area: Akasaka / Roppongi / Azabu / Hiroo Area
Phone: 0334417176
Hours: [9/1-4/30]9:00-16:30(Last entry16:00)
[5/1-8/31]9:00-17:00(Last entry16:00)
Closed: Monday(The day following if it falls on a public holiday), The next day of Public holiday(Open if SaturdaySunday), New Year's Holiday(12/28-1/4)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[General/University students] 320 yen
[High school students and under, those over 65, people with disabilities, and up to one caregiver] Free (certificate required)
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (English version, Chinese version, and children's version leaflets *Guidelines for the park are distributed.)
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 20, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Urban Outdoors in Tokyo

Tokyo | Parks

Review

Beautiful Autumn Day

Reviewed : 2022.11.17

Heavily forested park with gravel/earth paths. A beautiful place for breathing in the trees and the forest
Quiet woodland sanctuary off the tourist radar near Meguro Station

Reviewed : 2020.11.30

If you are looking for a peaceful walk in the woods, away from tourists, this is it.The Institute for Nature Study serves to protect the forests and marshes of Tokyo and has an educational and...
not much to see in october.

Reviewed : 2020.02.29

staying at the sheraton miyako and had walked to the tokyo metropolitan teien art museum. this park was along the way. free entrance for seniors. large park., originally part of the imperial estate...