Handayama Botanical Garden

The 110,000-square-meter garden contains 150,000 plants from 3,200 species, spreading across hillsides with views of Okayama city below.

Founded in 1953 by the Okayama Waterworks on a hillside site, the garden underwent renovations and reopened under its current name in 1964.

The garden incorporates Japanese landscaping principles with an extensive collection of native species, including camellias and maple trees throughout the grounds.

Located 600 meters from Hokain Station on the Tsuyama line, the garden remains open daily except Tuesdays and requires an entrance fee.

Near the garden summit stands Ipponmatsu Kofun, an ancient burial mound that adds archaeological value to the botanical collection.

Location: Kita-ku

Inception: 1964

Website: http://okayama-park.or.jp/facility/handayama

GPS coordinates: 34.69297,133.93094

Latest update: April 2, 2025 16:28