Wakayama Prefecture Botanical Park Ryokka Center

Wakayama Prefecture Botanical Park Ryokka Center is a botanical garden in Iwade featuring distinct sections designed for different plant collections. The grounds include a greenhouse, flower beds, lotus ponds, and open lawn areas for exploration.

The park was established in 1979 and became an important horticultural institution in the region. It was developed with the goal of providing public access to diverse plant collections and botanical education.

The center incorporates traditional Japanese design principles and rotating seasonal flower displays that mirror the rhythm of nature's cycles. Visitors experience these changes throughout different planted areas of the gardens.

The garden is open daily and features wide pathways between sections that are easy to navigate. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes for walking and be prepared for some slopes and steps throughout the grounds.

The Ukimido area provides viewing platforms overlooking a pond with pink lotus flowers in the southern section. These platforms offer a close perspective on the blooming water plants during their flowering season.

Location: Iwade

Inception: 1979

Official opening: May 1979

Website: http://w-botanicalgarden.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.28580,135.32700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25