Man'yō Botanical Garden, Botanical garden near Kasuga-taisha shrine, Nara, Japan.
The Manyo Botanical Garden maintains 300 plant species mentioned in ancient Japanese poetry across its grounds near the Kasuga-taisha shrine complex.
Established in 1932, this garden preserves plants referenced in the Man'yoshu, the oldest Japanese poetry anthology dating from the 8th century.
The garden hosts biannual events on May 5th and November 3rd featuring traditional Japanese court music and dance performances on its floating stage.
Located at 160 Kasuganocho, the garden welcomes visitors from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with recommended exploration time of one to two hours.
Two hundred wisteria plants, symbolizing the Fujiwara clan, reach peak bloom in May alongside the Ninai-jaya teahouse near the garden entrance.
Location: Nara
Official opening: 1932
Part of: Kasuga-taisha
Website: https://kasugataisha.or.jp/manyou-s
GPS coordinates: 34.68231,135.84450
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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