Makino Memorial Garden

Memorial garden in Japan

Makino Memorial Garden
牧野記念庭園

Entrance to the garden

Location| 6-34-4, Higashiōizumi, Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
Coordinates| 35°44′47″N 139°35′8″E﻿ / ﻿35.74639°N 139.58556°E﻿ / 35.74639; 139.58556Coordinates: 35°44′47″N 139°35′8″E﻿ / ﻿35.74639°N 139.58556°E﻿ / 35.74639; 139.58556
Opened| 1958
Website| Homepage (jp)

Makino Memorial Garden (牧野記念庭園, Makino Kinen Teien) is located in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan and dedicated to the life and works of Makino Tomitarō, "Father of Japanese Botany".

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Gardens
* 3 See also
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## History[edit]

Makino Memorial Garden opened in 1958 on the site of Makino's former residence, where he lived from 1926 until his death in 1957.[1] The gardens were closed for renovation in 2008 and reopened in 2010.[2] In 2009 the gardens were registered as an Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty.[3]

## Gardens[edit]

The gardens contain over three hundred varieties of plants and trees, including the rare Sueko-zasa (bamboo), Sendaiya-zakura (cherry), and Heranoki.[2] There are also seasonal plantings and a museum.[4] They have an area of 2,576 square metres.

## See also[edit]

* Parks and gardens in Tokyo
* Makino Botanical Garden

## References[edit]

1. ^ 牧野記念庭園 [Makino Memorial Garden] (in Japanese). Nerima Ward. Archived from the original on 30 March 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
2. ^ a b 牧野記念庭園について [Makino Memorial Garden - About] (in Japanese). Makino Memorial Garden. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
3. ^ 牧野記念庭園（牧野富太郎宅跡） [Makino Memorial Garden (Site of Makino Tomitarō's Residence)] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
4. ^ 庭園の植物 [Plants in the Garden] (in Japanese). Makino Memorial Garden. Retrieved 19 May 2012.

## External links[edit]

* (in Japanese) Makino Memorial Garden
* Profile of Makino Tomitarō