Makino Memorial Garden
| 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 / 35.74639°N 139.58556°E |
| Opened | 1958 |
| Website | Homepage (jp) |
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".
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
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.
- ^ a b 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