Sightseeing
Kyoto Botanical Gardens
📍 Kyoto Botanical Gardens, Kyoto, Japan
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Introduction
The Kyoto Botanical Garden in Sakyo is a public garden opened in 1924, among the oldest in Japan. It grows about 12,000 species, with a cherry grove, rose garden and greenhouses; the spring cherry tunnel is especially famous.
✨ Highlights
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12,000 species
Something blooming in every season.
2
Cherry tunnel
A famous city hanami spot in spring.
3
Century greenhouses
Large houses show tropical and desert plants.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Shimogamo Hangi-chō, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
→Time needed：About 2 hours
→Admission：About 200 yen (greenhouse extra)
💡 Tips
• Cherry and maple seasons draw the most visitors.
• The greenhouse is a fine rainy-day refuge.
• Pair with Shimogamo Shrine and a Kamo River stroll.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Kyoto Botanical Gardens?
Cherry and maple seasons draw the most visitors. The greenhouse is a fine rainy-day refuge.
