Banshu Yamasaki Iris Garden

The Banshu Yamasaki Iris Garden is a botanical garden in Hyogo Prefecture containing numerous iris varieties arranged throughout organized sections across the grounds. The layout showcases different cultivars and their growing requirements in dedicated planting areas.

The garden was established in 1979 and gradually developed into a major center for iris cultivation and preservation. Over the decades it has grown into an important place for documenting and propagating these flowering plants.

The garden displays Japanese gardening traditions through its careful arrangement of iris flowers positioned according to classical design principles. Visitors experience how these historic cultivation methods shape the way the space is organized and used today.

The garden is accessible by public transportation from larger cities in the Kansai region. The best visiting experience occurs during early summer months when the iris flowers reach their peak bloom.

The garden maintains more than one thousand specialized iris cultivars using distinctive growing techniques developed on-site. This work contributes significantly to botanical research and helps preserve rare iris varieties from disappearing.

Location: Hyōgo Prefecture

GPS coordinates: 35.00886,134.55736

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02