Kanagawa Prefectural Ofuna Botanical Garden

What it is

• A botanical garden in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Opened in 1967 on a former agricultural experiment station.
• Exhibits ornamental plants from Japan and other countries.
• Total area of 63,900 square meters.

What to see

• Many varieties of Tamana Cherry.
• Extensive collections of peonies.
• Beautiful displays of Japanese irises.
• One of Kanagawa's 100 Famous Flower Spots.

Getting there

• 16-minute walk from Ofuna Station West Exit.
• 1-minute walk from the Okamoto bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.