The Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden

In order to honor the outstanding achievements of Dr. Makino Tomitaro, widely regarded as the "Father of Japanese Plant Taxonomy" and native to Kochi, the Makino Botanical Garden was established on Mount Godaisan in Kochi City in April 1958, the year following his passing. Spanning approximately 8 hectares of undulating terrain, this garden showcases over 3,000 species of wild and cultivated plants associated with Dr. Makino, adding color to each season and offering visitors the joy of encountering botanical wonders in a natural setting. As the sole botanical garden in Shikoku harmoniously integrated with the abundant natural environment of Mount Godaisan, it has become a beloved destination.
In 1999, the botanical garden expanded its premises and established the "Makino Museum of Plants & People Research & Administration Building" as a center for plant research, education, and public outreach. Engaged in research activities, the garden conducts surveys, collection, and conservation efforts of wild plants in Kochi Prefecture, while also undertaking Myanmar and other overseas locations.
In the year 2008, the "50th Anniversary Garden" was created in the South Garden, offering visitors the opportunity to admire oriental ornamental plants. The conservatory underwent a renewal in 2010. In 2019, the "Konkonyama Parkland" and "Fumufumu Hiroba Garden" were expanded and enhanced, also a theater showcasing 4K films was opened within the "Makino Museum of Plants & People Exhibition Hall". Furthermore, in May 2023, "Research Communication Center for Plant Resources" was inaugurated, dedicated to applied research focusing on the development of medicinal plants as valuable resources. Over half a century since its establishment, the Makino Botanical Garden continues to evolve as a comprehensive institution encompassing conservation, research, education, and a place of relaxation, upholding its role and mission.