Nikko Botanical Garden

Nikko Botanical Garden is an institute for research and education of Graduate School of Science， University of Tokyo. The main activities of the Botanical Garden have centered on enriching the collections of temperate and alpine plants of Japan and adjacent regions for the purpose of botanical research and education.

A total of 2，200 species (130 species of pteridophytes， 70 species of gymnosperms， and 2，000 species of angiosperms) are planted in the garden.

Visitors can enjoy the garden's cherry blossoms in spring and the fall foliage in the fall."

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	1842 Hanaishi-cho， Nikko-city ，Tochigi
Telephone Number	0288-54-0206
Website	https://www.bg.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/nikko/eng/
Business Hours	9:00-16:30(Last entry16:00)
Days Closed for Business	December 1 to April 14Monday (The next day for public holidays)
Price	[Adults over 16 years old] 500yen[Children over 6 years old] 150yen
Map Code	367 280 561*47

Nikko Area

The Nikko area, in the northwestern part of the prefecture, is particularly mountainous. In the midst of the rich nature, including the 2,486-meter-high volcano Mt. Nantai, Lake Chuzenji, and Kegon Falls, there are numerous shrines and temples that are registered as UNESCO Cultural Heritage sites. From Kinugawa Onsen to Kawaji Onsen, hot springs can also be found throughout the area. There are a wide range of outdoor activities to enjoy as well, such as stand-up paddleboarding in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter.