Kyoto Botanical Garden Conservatory
- Published on : 11/02/2010
- by : Japan Experience
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Kyoto Botanical Garden Conservatory: The Botanical Garden in Kyoto is the oldest botanical garden in Japan with over 12,000 plants.
Kyoto Botanical Garden Conservatory 京都市植物園
Located in the north of Kyoto City, the Botanical Garden was built on land donated by the Mitsui family - yes, that Mitsui family - to the City to commemorate the enthronement of the Emperor Taisho, in 1924.
The Botanical Garden in Kyoto is the oldest botanical garden in Japan with over 12,000 plants.
It has both European and Japanese-style gardens, and with its many cherry trees is a wonderful place in spring.
The conservatory that appears in the video above was recently rebuilt and expanded. It requires a separate admission fee of 200 yen, although a combined admission of 250 yen is available.
Open every day 9 am-5 pm. (Closed December 28 to January 4.) Admission 200 yen for adults.
Access - Getting There
Kitayama subway station on the Karasuma Line of the Kyoto subway. Kyoto Concert Hall is nearby.
