Hokudai Shokubutsuen
- Address
- N3W8 Chūō-ku
- Phone
- tel, info: 011 221 0066
- fax, info: 011 221 0664
- Price
- full 400, concession 250
- Hours
- Late Apr-Sep: Tue-Sun 09:00-16:00; Nov-late Apr: Tue-Sun 09:00-15:30. Nov-Apr greenhouse only
Lonely Planet review for Hokudai Shokubutsuen
This botanical garden and museum complex, run by Hokkaidō University, has more than 5000 varieties of Hokkaidō's flora and is a relaxing spot for an afternoon nap. Near the main gate is a small Ainu (Japanese aboriginal people) museum with a good collection of Ainu tools, clothing, household utensils and ceremonial objects.
It's open daily except during October and early November when it is closed on Monday. Between early November and April, only the greenhouse is open to visitors.






