サボテンハーブ園

The Cactus and Herb Garden is a botanical space in Nichinan dedicated to displaying desert plants and medicinal herbs with distinct growing areas for each collection. The layout separates these specialized sections to provide the right growing conditions for different species.

The garden was established in Nichinan to study how desert plants could be cultivated in Japan's humid climate. This founding purpose led to important research on plant adaptation and survival in non-native environments.

The garden showcases plants from arid regions around the world, offering visitors a chance to encounter flora they would not normally see in everyday Japanese landscapes. This creates an unusual connection to distant ecosystems within a local setting.

The garden is open to visitors during daytime hours most days and has parking available for guests arriving by car. Wearing comfortable walking shoes and bringing water is recommended, especially on sunny days when you will be outside for extended periods.

The garden uses specialized climate control systems in different sections to allow desert plants to survive in Japan's naturally humid environment. This technical approach enables plants from very different climates to thrive side by side.