Tsukuba Botanical Garden

The Tsukuba Botanical Garden spans 14 hectares with sections dedicated to evergreen forests, temperate zones, and specialized greenhouses containing 5000 plant species.

The facility began operations in May 1976 as part of the National Museum of Nature and Science and welcomed its first public visitors in October 1983.

The garden maintains collections of vascular plants native to central Japan, East Asian ferns, Cycadaceae, Colocasia, and South American orchids for research purposes.

Eight researchers conduct plant taxonomy studies through DNA sequencing, chemotaxonomy, and plant morphology, while offering educational programs for visitors throughout the year.

The garden features three distinct climate-controlled environments: the Tropical Resource Plants House, Tropical Rain Forest House, and Savanna House for semi-arid species.

Location: Amakubo

Inception: May 1976

Official opening: October 1983

Part of: National Museum of Nature and Science

Website: http://tbg.kahaku.go.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.10140,140.11200

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:32