Kobe Municipal Arboretum, Botanical garden and arboretum in Kita-ku, Kobe, Japan
The 142.6-hectare garden contains 1,200 species of trees and shrubs from Japan, Asia, Australasia, Europe, and North America within Mount Maya's environment.
The Kobe Municipal Arboretum opened in 1940, marking a period of increased interest in botanical research and public nature education in Japan.
The garden presents traditional Japanese trees alongside international varieties, reflecting Japan's approach to combining local and global natural elements.
The facility operates daily except Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with adult admission at 300 yen and child tickets at 150 yen.
Three thousand maple trees of 38 different varieties create a natural color display during autumn, making it a notable destination for leaf viewing.
Location: Kita-ku
Inception: 1940
Official opening: 1940
Website: https://kobe-park.or.jp/shinrin
GPS coordinates: 34.74111,135.17806
Latest update: September 6, 2025 21:39
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