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Tomakomai Sun Garden: A Relaxing Oasis Surrounded by Beautiful Plants
In Tomakomai City, there is an indoor facility where you can get in touch with nature regardless of the season or weather. It's called the "Tomakomai Sun Garden." Located on the grounds of the Shimin Bunka Park (Idemitsu Culture Park), it serves as a place of relaxation for the city's residents. Let's take a look inside and see what it's like.
The Tomakomai Sun Garden was built in 1988. With its all-glass roof, you can imagine the pleasant sunlight pouring in on a clear day just by looking at it from the outside. The exterior design is said to be inspired by the image of water flowing through the earth and sparkling snow crystals on the crests of waves.
Stepping inside, you can't help but smile at the bright and open space. Although the building is two stories high, it has an atrium-like structure, making you feel as if you're being showered with light from above. And the numerous plants that fill the space greet you with seasonal flowers and fruits.
There are about 80 species and 1,400 plants here, including those in the second-floor greenhouse. To ensure there is always green even during the barren winter months, they have planted species that bloom or are fragrant in winter. For this reason, most of the plants in the facility are not native to Hokkaido. This makes it a precious place for Hokkaido residents to enjoy rare flowers and plants.
Specifically, you can find camellias, Sasanqua camellias, Moso bamboo, camphor trees, loquats, figs, fragrant olives, and more. For many, this might be their first time seeing a loquat tree bearing fruit or experiencing the strong scent of fragrant olive.
In front of the second-floor greenhouse, there is a terrace area where locals seem to enjoy their lunch, making it a true community oasis. And it's no wonder—on a sunny day, the temperature inside the Tomakomai Sun Garden can exceed 20°C (68°F), even in winter!
Basking in the warm sunlight, surrounded by plants, and spending a leisurely time... one can't help but be envious of the locals. If you visit Tomakomai City, it might be a good idea to make some time to stop by.
＜Special Thanks＞
Tomakomai Sun Garden
Location: 3-1-15 Suehirocho, Tomakomai, Hokkaido
Phone: 0144-33-4411
Official Website: http://tomakomai-sungarden-zoen.org
The Tomakomai Sun Garden was built in 1988. With its all-glass roof, you can imagine the pleasant sunlight pouring in on a clear day just by looking at it from the outside. The exterior design is said to be inspired by the image of water flowing through the earth and sparkling snow crystals on the crests of waves.
Stepping inside, you can't help but smile at the bright and open space. Although the building is two stories high, it has an atrium-like structure, making you feel as if you're being showered with light from above. And the numerous plants that fill the space greet you with seasonal flowers and fruits.
There are about 80 species and 1,400 plants here, including those in the second-floor greenhouse. To ensure there is always green even during the barren winter months, they have planted species that bloom or are fragrant in winter. For this reason, most of the plants in the facility are not native to Hokkaido. This makes it a precious place for Hokkaido residents to enjoy rare flowers and plants.
Specifically, you can find camellias, Sasanqua camellias, Moso bamboo, camphor trees, loquats, figs, fragrant olives, and more. For many, this might be their first time seeing a loquat tree bearing fruit or experiencing the strong scent of fragrant olive.
In front of the second-floor greenhouse, there is a terrace area where locals seem to enjoy their lunch, making it a true community oasis. And it's no wonder—on a sunny day, the temperature inside the Tomakomai Sun Garden can exceed 20°C (68°F), even in winter!
Basking in the warm sunlight, surrounded by plants, and spending a leisurely time... one can't help but be envious of the locals. If you visit Tomakomai City, it might be a good idea to make some time to stop by.
＜Special Thanks＞
Tomakomai Sun Garden
Location: 3-1-15 Suehirocho, Tomakomai, Hokkaido
Phone: 0144-33-4411
Official Website: http://tomakomai-sungarden-zoen.org
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