Jindaiji Botanical Garden
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Jindaiji Botanical Garden is located at the edge of the Musashino plateau just above Jindaiji Temple — the second oldest temple in Tokyo, Japan. It is divided into 30 areas, each sector features variants of a specific plant, including plum, cherry, azalea, dogwood, peony, roses, wisteria, among several others. A wetland annex for aquatic plants where irises are cultivated, is located in front of the temple which lies below.
It has 100,000 trees and shrubs representing approximately 4,500 varieties, each with an identifying label. The park has a plant protection program to preserve endangered Japanese species plus exhibitions and activities related to gardening for the benefit of local citizens.
History
The site of Jindai Botanical Garden was once part of a medieval fortress said to date from 1537. The fortress became a nursery that supplied street trees to Tokyo. It was opened to the public as "Jindai Ryokuchi (green lung)" and in 1961 was given its current name when it became the first botanical garden in Tokyo.References
- Water Walks in the Suburbs of Tokyo by Sumiko Enbutsu and Mimi Le Bourgeois
- [Tokyo Walks]
- [Tokyo Park]
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