Yokohama Municipal Children's Botanical Garden, Educational botanical garden in Mutsukawa, Japan
Description
Yokohama Municipal Children's Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Mutsukawa with diverse plant collections, walking paths, and spaces designed for hands-on learning. The grounds offer visitors opportunities to explore plant varieties and learn about cultivation practices throughout different sections.
History
The garden was founded in 1979, marking an important step in Yokohama's effort to create natural education spaces for young learners. This establishment reflected growing interest in connecting children with the natural world.
Culture
The garden serves as a learning hub where children engage in hands-on work with plants and develop environmental awareness. Visitors can observe young people actively tending beds and connecting directly with nature.
Practical
The garden typically operates during morning and afternoon hours, and visitors should plan for an admission fee. It is useful to check beforehand what is currently in bloom or on display during your visit.
Did you know?
The garden rotates its plant displays throughout the year, so each visit reveals different species in various growth stages. Visitors can experience remarkably different landscapes depending on when they arrive in spring, summer, autumn, or winter.
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