Jindai Botanical Garden, Botanical garden and metropolitan park in Chofu, Japan
Description
Jindai Botanical Garden is a large green space park in southern Tokyo with different themed sections. The grounds include a Japanese garden, cherry tree groves, an azalea zone, and an area dedicated to native tree species.
History
The grounds served as the site of a fortress in the 16th century and were converted into the city's first public botanical garden in the 1960s. The opening in 1961 created a new kind of public green space at a time when such facilities were rare in urban areas.
Culture
The garden takes its name from a nearby temple, reflecting the local connection between nature and spiritual life. Visitors come at different times of year to see plants that hold meaning in Japanese culture, such as plum blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn.
Practical
Many visitors arrive in early morning or mid-afternoon to avoid crowds and experience the garden during quieter hours. The main pathways are wide and level, and there are several shaded rest areas near the entrance and spread throughout the grounds.
Did you know?
The greenhouse houses six different climate zones with plants ranging from tropical trees to carnivorous species and aquatic plants. An outdoor section at the far end regularly features bird species from the surrounding wooded areas that visitors can observe.
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