Kyoto Botanical Garden

The Kyoto Botanical Garden（京都府立植物園） displays 120,000 plants on an area of 240,000 square meters.The garden is divided into a cherry blossom grove, a Western-style garden, a plum grove, a bonsai and potted plants display area, a row of zelkova trees, and a coniferous grove, where visitors can view a variety of plants throughout the year.

The Kyoto Botanical Garden has one of the largest viewing greenhouses in Japan, which is computer-controlled.Divided into nine sections (Tropical Crops Room, Desert and Savanna Plants Room, Orchids Room, etc.), approximately 4,500 species and 25,000 plants can be viewed year-round.

Kyoto Botanical Garden

In spring, 500 cherry trees of about 70 varieties bloom. Tulips (Red Emperor) and cherry blossoms (Someiyoshino) are beautiful together.The only AAS (All America Selections) display garden in Japan is located in the Kyoto Botanical Garden.Re-entry is possible with a stamp.

Kyoto Botanical Garden

To get to Kyoto Botanical Garden from Kyoto Station, take the Kyoto Municipal Subway, about a 15-minute ride.

Kyoto Botanical Garden

Kyoto Botanical Garden Map

opening hours	9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.※Tickets on sale until 4:00 p.m.※Greenhouse viewing hours are 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (tickets on sale until 3:30 pm)
regular closing day	December 28 - January 4
entrance fee	Adults 200 yen, High school students 150 yen, Free for junior high school students and under※Admission to the greenhouse is 200 yen for adults, 150 yen for high school students, and free for elementary and junior high school students.
bus stop	City bus　Shokubutsuen Kitamon-mae bus stop
station	Subway　Kitayama Station
parking lot	Parking lot available (charged)
official site	Kyoto Botanical Garden