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A botanical garden in Hokkaido where visitors can enjoy 3,000 tropical plants of about 300 species and the feeling of everlasting summer.
Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden is home to 3,000 tropical trees and flowers of about 300 species in the park. Tropical plants are grown in greenhouses, where visitors can appreciate tropical fruits such as bananas, flowering trees and cacti, as well as aquatic life such as piranhas and tropical fish. It is warm all year round regardless of Hokkaido's climate, making it a great place for those who do not like the cold.
The water plaza is filled with water in the summer and becomes an intricately shaped pool-like facility. The ocean is just behind the plaza, and children love playing in the water with the sound of the waves and the smell of the sea! The plaza can also be used as a place to pitch mini-tents, making it a safe place for families to visit.
Another popular area is the monkey mountain. Visitors can feed the monkeys, which can be purchased upon entering the park, and watch the cute monkeys soaking in the hot springs during the winter season only. Across from the monkey mountain, a footbath is also available for those who want to take a breather.
Inside the triangular-shaped greenhouse, many tropical flowers and trees are cultivated.
Water plaza in summer. Depth of water is about knee-deep for adults, so it's safe to watch over the children.
A monkey mountain in winter. Adorable monkeys soaking in hot springs.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
We only respond to mail inquiries in English and have prepared pamphlets in English and Chinese to guide visitors to our facilities.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
If you are going out of the venue for a short time, you can re-enter by presenting your admission ticket stub.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
You can connect to Hakodate WIFI, but it is limited to an area about halfway around the site from the entrance.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
Some reviews are translated by AI.
Visiting Hakodate in winter? Besides soaking in Yunokawa Onsen, checking out this tropical botanical garden is a lot of fun too. There are all kinds of plants, and you can even see monkeys relaxing in the hot springs!
The Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden is located in the Yunokawa Onsen area, and there are over 300 different species in the park!
There's a big group of Japanese macaques in the garden, and it's a seasonal thing! You can watch the monkeys soaking here—it's a real tourist draw.
