One of the most comprehensive botanical gardens in Japan, Makino Botanical Garden opened in 1958 to honor the achievements of the world renowned botanist from Kochi, Dr. Tomitaro Makino (1862-1957). Attractions include a greenhouse where close to 3000 kinds of seasonal and tropical plants can be enjoyed, an exhibition room displaying Dr. Makino’s hand-drawn figures of plants and other drawings, a medicinal plants section, and an East Asia garden. Makino Botanical Garden also contains souvenir shops and restaurants serving dishes made with local Kochi ingredients.
Makino Botanical Garden
