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 | |
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 Entrance to the garden | |
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| Location | 6-34-4, Higashiōizumi, Nerima, Tokyo, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°44′47″N 139°35′8″E |
| Opened | 1958 |
| Website | Homepage (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
- Parks and gardens in Tokyo
- Makino Botanical Garden
References
- 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.
- 牧野記念庭園について [Makino Memorial Garden - About] (in Japanese). Makino Memorial Garden. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- 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.
- 庭園の植物 [Plants in the Garden] (in Japanese). Makino Memorial Garden. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
External links
- (in Japanese) Makino Memorial Garden
- Profile of Makino Tomitarō
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