When visiting the Osaka Natural History Museum I was pleasantly surprised to discover a botanical garden encompassing the building. At just an extra 100 yen to the entry fee of the museum there’s really no excuse not to visit. It’s possible to enter through the front gate and this may seem the easy option though I suggest entering using the building that houses the café and gift shop. Here you’ll find a small museum, library that offers a large variety of botany books and magazines as well as a small greenhouse room with a display of tropical plants. I actually stopped for a spot of lunch at the café before heading out to the garden. The grounds are monumental in size. With its own small forest, bamboo grove and other specialty areas such as a peony garden its hard to believe you are in the centre of Osaka while strolling amongst the flowers. The best part of such a place is it has something to offer no matter the season. From spring blossoms to summer flowers the garden can be enjoyed all year round.
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Nagai Botanical Gardens
Paradise in Osaka
By John Carter
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Mandy Bartok
8 years ago
What a beautiful spot! I had no idea this was there.
You should definitely visit some time Sakura. It's hard to say but maybe spring would be the nicest time to see the gardens. There's separate gardens for individual species of flowers so maybe when your favourite is in bloom would be best.
Anonymous
10 years ago
How neat. This place looks so peaceful. I feel like a photoshoot would be fun to do here! Maybe I will have my sister dress up and come with me some time in the future. Everything is just so green. Thank you for sharing!
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