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Fukui Botanical Garden PLANTOPIA

福井総合植物園 プラントピア

This botanical garden features native and exotic plants, including rare and endangered species, tropical greenhouses, and exhibits on medicinal plants and ecology.

Chamomile - symbolic image
Chamomile - symbolic image
Opening hours
Mon–Sun09:00–17:00
Holidays09:00–17:00
Admission
EveryoneFree
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Access
17-3-1, Asahi, Echizen Town, Nyu District, Fukui
〒 916-0146
How to get there
Nearest stationShinmei Station
神明
87 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop朝日観音前2 min walk from the bus stop

The garden features a wide variety of plant species, including both native and exotic varieties. The garden is divided into several different sections, each with its own unique characteristics. The garden features a large collection of flowers and shrubs, including many rare and endangered species. The garden also features a large greenhouse, where visitors can see a wide variety of tropical plants. The garden is also home to a number of educational exhibits, including a collection of medicinal plants and a section dedicated to the study of plant ecology. In addition to these exhibits, the garden also features a number of walking paths and picnic areas.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Fukui Botanical Garden PLANTOPIA. Legend: Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Fukui, Nagoya, Tsuruga, Echizen-Takefu, Kyoto, Maibara, Takefu-Shin, Shinmei.

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