One of the biggest nature conservatories in Japan, Sakuya Konohana Kan was built as the main pavilion for Expo' 90 that had the theme 'Harmonious Co-existence between People and Greenery'. The building is made from 5000 glass panels and is shaped to look like a water lily. The conservatory houses 15,000 plants of 2,600 different species, which are arranged by climatic/geographical zones. Some of the highlights are the Blue Himalayan Poppy, the Victoria Lily and many varieties of orchids. Situated next to Tsurumiryokuchi Park, it's a great place to visit for plant and garden lovers, as well as photo enthusiasts.
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Sakuya Konohana Kan
Greenhouse botanical garden in Osaka

By Lee Tan
Community writer

Sakuya Konohana Kan

Tropical orchids

There is a wide variety of tropical orchids at the conservatory

Giant Victoria Lily pads

Manmade waterfall in the garden

The humid tropical garden

Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world, on display

The conservatory attracts photo enthusiasts

Mediterranean garden

Flowering shrubs in the English garden

Plants of arid regions

Alpine House
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