Kyoto Botanical Gardens

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  • Address
    Shimogamohangi-chō, Sakyō-ku
  • Phone
    701 0141
  • Transport
    underground rail: 2min walk from Kitayama Station, Karasuma subway line, 2min walk from Kitayama Station, Karasuma line

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Lonely Planet review

One of Kyoto's most underappreciated sights, this vast garden, opened in 1914, occupies 240,000 sq m and features 12,000 plants, flowers and trees. It is pleasant to stroll through the rose, cherry and herb gardens or view the rows of camphor trees and the large tropical greenhouse. Pack a picnic and bring a Frisbee or a ball to toss and you've got the makings of a very pleasant afternoon on a warm day in Kyoto.