Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands

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Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands is located near Sengokubara Hot Springs Resort, which is a major focus of tourism in the Hakone area. The displays are focused on wetland plants, including plant species that live in or near marshes, rivers, lakes, etc. The Garden has around 200 plant species that are found in wetlands throughout Japan, as well as approximately 1,100 species of grassland, forest and mountain plants, as well as rare foreign mountain plant species. In all, there are around 1,700 different species, with different plants flowering all year round. There are guided tours (lasting around 90 minutes) of the Garden twice a day, starting at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., led by expert guides.

Spot details

Address: Kanagawa Pref. Ashigarashimogunhakonemachi Sengokuhara 817 Map
Area: Around Hakonemachi Area
Phone: 0460847293
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: 12/1-3/19
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults700yen, Children(Elementary School Students)400yen
Parking Lot: Available(90spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (specified location)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (Umbrella rental available)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

A nice place for a stroll

Reviewed : 2018.09.22

We went to the Hakone Botanical Wetlands on the day we arrived in Hakone. We were staying at a ryokan in walking distance. It was the rainy season and that day the rain did not stop. It got...
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Reviewed : 2018.06.11

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Reviewed : 2016.07.14

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