Makino Memorial Garden

Makino Memorial Garden (牧野記念庭園, Makino Kinen Teien) is located in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan and dedicated to the life and works of Makino Tomitarō, "Father of Japanese Botany".

Makino Memorial Garden
牧野記念庭園
Entrance to the garden
Location6-34-4, Higashiōizumi, Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
Coordinates35°44′47″N 139°35′8″E
Opened1958
WebsiteHomepage (jp)

History

Makino Memorial Garden opened in 1958 on the site of Makino's former residence, where he lived from 1926 until his death in 1957.[1] The gardens were closed for renovation in 2008 and reopened in 2010.[2] In 2009 the gardens were registered as an Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty.[3]

Gardens

The gardens contain over three hundred varieties of plants and trees, including the rare Sueko-zasa (bamboo), Sendaiya-zakura (cherry), and Heranoki.[2] There are also seasonal plantings and a museum.[4] They have an area of 2,576 square metres.

See also

References
  1. 牧野記念庭園 [Makino Memorial Garden] (in Japanese). Nerima Ward. Archived from the original on 30 March 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  2. 牧野記念庭園について [Makino Memorial Garden - About] (in Japanese). Makino Memorial Garden. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  3. 牧野記念庭園（牧野富太郎宅跡） [Makino Memorial Garden (Site of Makino Tomitarō's Residence)] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  4. 庭園の植物 [Plants in the Garden] (in Japanese). Makino Memorial Garden. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
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