Uji City Botanical Garden, Botanical garden in Uji, Japan
The botanical garden extends across 10 hectares of hilly terrain, featuring Japan's largest terraced flower bed measuring 62 meters wide and 18 meters high.
The garden, established in October 1996, integrates elements of Uji's tea production heritage through dedicated cultivation areas and educational displays.
The garden contains plants mentioned in The Tale of Genji, connecting visitors to classical Japanese literature through living botanical specimens.
Visitors can access the garden from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with admission at 600 yen and parking available for 200 vehicles at 400 yen per car.
The Tapestry of Flowers and Water installation uses 3,675 planters to create seasonal motifs representing local themes through carefully arranged botanical compositions.
Inception: October 26, 1996
GPS coordinates: 34.87094,135.79567
Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:32
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