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Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden
The park is home to 300 species of tropical plants, and in winter monkeys soak in the hot springs. There is also a footbath facility where visitors can freely use the source of Yunokawa Onsen (hot spring) in the botanical garden. Various events for elementary and junior high school students are also available.
The glass-walled, sun-drenched "greenhouse" is home to 3,000 tropical plants of about 300 species, making it a warm and relaxing place to spend time even in winter.
In the outdoor facility, monkeys can be seen bathing in the hot springs during the winter season from December to May. There is also a playground for toddlers, with a sandbox and battery-powered cars being popular. In summer, children can enjoy playing in the water at the "water square," and their cheers echo through the air.
Opposite the monkey mountain is a footbath in a cozy circular azumaya. It is covered with a roof, and anyone, young or old, male or female, can enjoy it comfortably.
Various classes for local citizens and seasonal events are also held, and the Christmas concert attracts a large number of visitors.
Business Hours
April through October: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
November - March: 9:30-17:00
Monkeys can be seen bathing in hot springs from December 1 to around Golden Week in May of the following year.
regular closing day
December 29 - January 1
Fee
Adults 300 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 100 yen
*Free for elementary school students before school age
parking lot
Yes (free / approx. 120 cars)
Location
3-1-15 Yugawa-cho, Hakodate
・About 15 min. on foot after getting off at "Yunokawa" streetcar stop.
Approximately 15 minutes by car from JR Hakodate Station
Take a bus to "Tropical Botanical Garden" and get off at "Tropical Botanical Garden Mae".
The information is current as of April 2024.
Please check the official website for details.