Makino Memorial Garden

Makino Memorial Garden is a botanical garden and urban park in Nerima that displays over 300 plant species in natural settings. Rare varieties such as Suekozasa bamboo and several cherry tree types are cultivated and arranged throughout the grounds.

This site opened in 1958 as a memorial after the botanist Tomitaro Makino passed away the previous year, having made his home here since 1926. The transformation of his former residence into a public garden honored his lifelong contributions to plant science.

The recreated study of the botanist offers visitors a chance to see his original workspace and research materials, giving a sense of how he conducted his plant investigations.

The location sits around 400 meters from Oizumi Gakuen train station, making it a short walk from public transport. Plan your visit for days other than Tuesday when the grounds are open during daylight hours.

Multiple cherry tree varieties flower in sequence throughout the winter-to-spring period, each species blooming in its own timeframe. This staggered flowering creates an evolving display that keeps the garden visually interesting across several weeks.

Location: Higashi-Ōizumi

Inception: 1958

Address: 東京都練馬区東大泉六丁目34-4

Website: http://makinoteien.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.74639,139.58556

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:00