Nikko Botanical Garden, Nikkō

Name: Nikko Botanical Garden
Address: Nikkō, Japan

#9 among attractions in Nikkō

Relax in park, Botanical garden

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The Nikko Botanical Garden is a botanical garden operated by the Graduate School of Science, University of Tokyo, and located at 1842 Hanaishi, Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan, on rolling terrain with streams and ponds at 647 meters above sea level. It is open daily except Mondays during the warmer months; an admission fee is charged. ()

Local name: 日光植物園 Coordinates: 36°45'0"N, 139°36'0"E

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Nikko Botanical Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nikkō Tōshō-gū, Futarasan jinja, Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Nikkō Kirifuri Ice Arena.

0.6 miN
Ornate circa-1636 shogun shrine complex
Nikkō Tōshō-gū, Nikkō
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Mountain-top 8th-century Shinto shrine
Futarasan jinja, Nikkō
16 min walk • Futarasan Jinja, a serene Shinto shrine nestled in the lush greenery of Nikkō, Japan, offers a spiritual retreat for visitors and a glimpse into the country's rich cultural heritage. This historic shrine, established in 767, is dedicated to the deities of Nikkō's...
0.5 miW
Park, Scenic walking areas, Museum
Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Nikkō
13 min walk • Tamozawa Imperial Villa is a former imperial summer residence in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. It was constructed for Emperor Taishō in 1899 and served as a hide-out for emperor Hirohito during World War II. The former imperial residence is now open for the public as museum and garden.
0.9 miNE
Sport complex, Sport venue, Sport
Nikkō Kirifuri Ice Arena, Nikkō
24 min walk • The Nikkō Kirifuri Ice Arena is an indoor sporting arena in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi, Japan. It is primarily used for ice hockey, and is the home arena of Nikkō Ice Bucks of the Asia League Ice Hockey.
~1560 ftN
Park
Shōyō-en, Nikkō
8 min walk • Shōyō-en is a Japanese garden located next to the Sanbutsudō Hall of Rinnō-ji Temple in Nikkō. It was constructed in early Edo period, but reformed in the beginning of 19th century. The garden was given its name by a Confucian scholar Issai Sato.
~1760 ftNE
8th-century temple with museum and garden
Rinnō-ji, Nikkō
9 min walk • Rinnō-ji is a Tendai Buddhist temple in the city of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
0.5 miN
36°45'23"N • 139°35'56"E
Shrines and Temples of Nikkō, Nikkō
12 min walk • The UNESCO World Heritage Site Shrines and Temples of Nikkō encompasses 103 buildings or structures and the natural setting around them. It is located in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. The buildings belong to two Shinto shrines and one Buddhist temple.
~1680 ftNE
36°45'12"N • 139°36'14"E
Shinkyō Bridge, Nikkō
9 min walk • Bridge
0.5 miNW
36°45'15"N • 139°35'35"E
Jin guhoteru li shi guan, Nikkō
13 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nikko Botanical Garden?

Nearby attractions include Shōyō-en, Nikkō (8 min walk), Shinkyō Bridge, Nikkō (9 min walk), Rinnō-ji, Nikkō (9 min walk), Shrines and Temples of Nikkō, Nikkō (12 min walk).

How to get to Nikko Botanical Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nikko Botanical Garden:

Bus

Sogokaikan-mae • Lines: 10, C, H, Hy, M, N, Sp, W, Y, Yk (7 min walk)
Omotesandō • Lines: W (8 min walk)

Train

Tobu-Nikko (28 min walk)