Question 1

How do I get here from Kochi Station?

Accepted Answer

About 30 minutes by MY Yubus (tourist loop bus) from JR Kochi Station. MY Yubus connects Kochi Station, Makino Botanical Garden, Chikurinji Temple, and Katsurahama. By car: about 20 minutes from Kochi IC.

Question 2

Are guided tours available?

Accepted Answer

Paid guided tours are offered for groups of 10 or more. For details and booking, please check the official website.

Question 3

Are there restaurants or cafés?

Accepted Answer

A restaurant called "C.L.GARDEN" is on-site, offering French-based lunch centered on Kōchi ingredients. Lunch in an atmosphere surrounded by greenery is popular. There is also a café and a shop with a rich selection of original merchandise.

Question 4

What are the opening hours and closed days?

Accepted Answer

Open 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Closed during year-end/New Year period (12/27–1/1). Closed on the last Monday of each month for maintenance (dates may vary by year).

Question 5

Can families with children enjoy it?

Accepted Answer

Konkon-yama plaza, recommended for picnics, and Fumufumu plaza, where children can engage their senses with plants (food and drink allowed), are popular with families. High school students and younger get free admission, making it perfect for family outings. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Question 6

What are the highlights for each season?

Accepted Answer

Spring: cherry blossoms and camellias. Summer: lotus and tropical plants. Autumn: autumn foliage. Winter: tropical plants in greenhouses. Over 3,000 plant species can be enjoyed year-round. Special events are sometimes held around the doctor's birthday (April 24).

Question 7

How long does a visit take?

Accepted Answer

The garden covers about 8 hectares with walking paths through wooded areas where you can observe plants. A leisurely visit takes about 1.5–2 hours. Highlights are scattered throughout, so we recommend allowing plenty of time.

Question 8

How much is the admission fee? Is it free for children?

Accepted Answer

General admission (university students and over): ¥850. High school students and younger: free. Groups (20 or more): ¥750. Annual pass: ¥2,500. Free admission for holders of a physical disability certificate and one caregiver, and holders of a Kochi City/Kochi Prefecture longevity handbook (proof required at the counter).

Question 9

Who was Dr. Makino Tomitarō?

Accepted Answer

Makino Tomitarō (1862–1957) was a botanist from Sakawa Town, Kochi Prefecture, known as "the father of Japanese plant taxonomy." During his 94-year life, he named and discovered over 1,500 plant species. He was the inspiration for the main character in the 2023 NHK morning drama "Ranman."

Question 10

What exhibition facilities are there?

Accepted Answer

The garden features a permanent exhibition hall displaying the doctor's handwritten plant illustrations, a tropical greenhouse, a 50th anniversary commemorative garden showcasing East Asian ornamental plants, and Konkon-yama plaza. A popular high-definition theatre lets visitors experience the world of plants.

Question 11

Is there a parking lot?

Accepted Answer

Free parking is available. For capacity details, please check the official website or the information board on site.

Question 12

What are the admission fees?

Accepted Answer

General 850 yen (free for high school students and under), groups 750 yen (20 or more), annual pass 2,500 yen

Question 13

Is there a parking lot?

Accepted Answer

Yes, parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Question 14

When is the museum closed?

Accepted Answer

Year-end and New Year holidays (12/27–1/1), maintenance closure (last Monday of each month)

Question 15

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:00–17:00 (final entry 16:30)

Question 16

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

From JR Kōchi Station, take MY Yū Bus for approximately 30 minutes and get off at "Makino Botanical Garden Mae". From Kōchi IC, about 20 minutes by car. Free parking available.

Question 17

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

Kōchi Prefecture, Kōchi City, Godai-yama 4200-6

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