Japan's First Public Botanical Garden [Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden]
2026.6.17
Photo courtesy of the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden
Free Admission on Friday, June 19! The [Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden] is holding a “Free Admission to Celebrate the Anniversary of the Garden’s Opening” event
On Friday, June 19, 2026, the [Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden] (Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) will hold a “Free Admission Event to Celebrate the Opening of the Prefectural Government Building.” This event commemorates the opening of the [Kyoto Prefectural Government Building], and on that day, admission will be free (parking fees apply)!
[Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden] is Japan’s oldest public botanical garden, home to approximately 12,000 species of plants. With its exhibition greenhouses, large lawn, and playground equipment, it is a beloved Kyoto destination for people of all ages. The hydrangea garden is currently at its peak, offering visitors the chance to enjoy scenery unique to this season. Take advantage of this special, one-day-only free admission to casually enjoy a stroll through the garden, surrounded by early summer flowers and lush greenery.
Kyoto Botanical Garden
- Kyoto Furitsu Shokubutsuen
- Shimogamohangicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
- A short walk from exit 3 of "Kitayama" subway station
- Tel.075-701-0141
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Last admission: 4:00 p.m.)
Visitor Greenhouse: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Last admission: 3:30 p.m.) -
150 parking lots (paid)
- https://www.kyotobotanicalgardens.jp/
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
*If you notice any errors in the content or information about store closures, please let us know at info@leafkyoto.co.jp.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.
All prices include tax.
*If you notice any errors in the content or information about store closures, please let us know at info@leafkyoto.co.jp.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.
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