Oct 25, 2014 - 1 min read

Ofuna Botanical Garden in Photos

Beautiful flowers in bloom every season!

By Jessica A Paje

Community writer

Hundreds of beautiful flowers in bloom at Ofuna Botanical Garden

Inside the International Garden, plants from botanical gardens of other countries are showcased here

This peach and canary colored rose is so beautiful and delicate

Salvia Leucantha is a herbaceous perennial that is native to subtropical and tropical conifer forests in central and eastern Mexico

Trellis of Luffa Aegyptiaca, also known as Egyptian Cucumber

The fully ripened fruit of Luffa Aegyptiaca is strongly fibrous & inedible, therefore used to make scrubbing bath sponges called "loofa"

The Orchid Room displays tropical orchids, such as Cattleya and Phalaenopsis orchid

The Flowering Tree Room displays trees and shrubs that bear flowers of unique shapes

Each bloom is so tiny, but thousands of them put together make such a vibrant statement

The Ofuna Botanical Garden is a local hidden gem. It’s such a nice escape from the daily commute in this hectic city life. A place to enjoy a carefree walk, listen to the birds, and gaze at beautiful flowers difficult to find anywhere else. Formally known as the Kanagawa Prefectural Ofuna Botanical Garden Flower Center (神奈川県立フラワーセンター大船植物園), Ofuna Botanical Garden is located within minutes of Ofuna JR Station. Since 1962, visitors have continued to admire the bloom of a unique variety of flowers every season. Mark your calendars today to enjoy your favorites throughout the year!

JAN: Winter Sweets, Daffodil
FEB: Plum, Peony
MAR: Camellia, Peach
APR: Sakura, Tulip, Peony, Rhododendron
MAY: Peony, Rose, Wisteria, Iris
JUN: Iris, Hydrangea, Water Lily
JUL: Lotus, Lily
AUG: Sarusuberi, Althea
SEP: Spider Lily, Cosmos, Daria
OCT: Rose, Camesa, Chrysanthemum, Salvia
NOV: Sasanqua, Winter Sakura, Peony, Cyclamen
DEC: Sasanqua, Winter Sakura, Peony, Cyclamen