Botanical Gardens, Graduate School of Science, the University of Tokyo (Koishikawa Botanical Garden)

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Botanical Gardens, Graduate School of Science, the University of Tokyo (Koishikawa Botanical Garden)

A botanical garden where you can enjoy the great outdoors while in the city center.

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This place, which is aimed at botanical research and education, is an affiliated facility of the University of Tokyo, officially called "Botanical Gardens, Graduate School of Science, the University of Tokyo".

It was originally the "Koishikawa Medicinal Garden" opened by the Edo Shogunate over 300 years ago with the aim of growing medicinal plants. After the establishment of the University of Tokyo in Meiji 10 (1877), it became the university's affiliated botanical garden and was opened to the public. It is also known as the research base of Mr. Tomitaro Makino, who became the model for the 2023 NHK serial TV drama "Ranman".

Within the vast garden of approximately 160,000 square meters, 3,000 types of plants such as camellias, azaleas, cherry blossoms, ginkgo, and maple show their colors in each season, and 1,100 types of tropical and subtropical plants are cultivated in the greenhouse. It's full of highlights like "Newton's Apple" and "Mendel's Grape", so it's a spot you'll want to take a full day to slowly tour.

It was designated as a national scenic spot and historic site in 2012.

Highlight

  • A national scenic spot and historic site.
  • An affiliated facility of the University of Tokyo for botanical research and education.
  • Approximately 4,000 types of plants are cultivated on a 160,000 square meter site.

Photos

  • The "Japanese Garden", considered one of the representative gardens of the Edo period.

    The "Japanese Garden", considered one of the representative gardens of the Edo period.

  • The "Spermatozoid of Ginkgo Biloba" located almost in the center of the garden.

    The "Spermatozoid of Ginkgo Biloba" located almost in the center of the garden.

  • The massive "Public Greenhouse" where exhibitions are divided into six sections.

    The massive "Public Greenhouse" where exhibitions are divided into six sections.

  • The "Metasequoia Avenue" derived from seeds collected from Sichuan Province, China, where the living species was discovered.

    The "Metasequoia Avenue" derived from seeds collected from Sichuan Province, China, where the living species was discovered.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

English pamphlets available.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

A

Not available.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

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We have both large and small types available.

Q

Is re-entry possible?

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No, it is not.

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What about any additional questions?

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You can check more FAQ on the official website.

Reviews

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  • 陳芷潔

    一年四季豆看的到美景
    風景超棒~

Details

Name in Japanese
東京大学大学院理学研究科附属(小石川植物園)
Postal Code
112-0001
Address
3-7-1 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku,Tokyo
Telephone
03-3814-0138
Admission
Adults (High School Students and over): 500 yen; Children (Elementary and Junior High School Students): 150 yen; Small Children: Free
*Free Admission on Greenery Day, May 4th
Closed
Mondays (or the following weekday when national holidays fall on Monday); the New Year Holidays (12/29-1/3 of the following year)
Hours
9:00am-4:30pm (Admission allowed until 4:00pm)
Access
(1) About 10 minutes on foot from Hakusan Station on the Toei Subway Mito Line
(2) About 15 minutes on foot from Myogadani Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)