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A flower park summary
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JAPAN A flower park summary |
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| The park boasts approximately 400000 plants and trees of some 2400 species, which include typical Japanese flowers such as the azalea, rhododendron, hydrangea and lily, as well as tropical and subtropical plants that are usually found in Brazil, Australia and South Africa |
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| The park was constructed with utmost care to the conservation of the existing land formation and the natural environment such as the surrounding pine forests and flora. In addition, the surrounding scenery such as Mt. Kaimon (also known as the Mt. Fuji of Satsuma) and Kagoshima Bay (Kinko Bay) was also taken into account during the design of the park. The park also contains a valuable collection of plants native to Kagoshima and a variety of endangered plants. |
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| Flowers and trees are laid within the sprawling grounds of the park, with the flowers and trees blending together as one in their flower beds. |
| The Floral Zone | |
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| The main area of the Flower Park where flowers bloom in unbridled profusion throughout the year |
| This zone comprises an entrance gate, a mini-jungle, a flower valley, a corridor of flowers and fragrance, an indoor garden, a restaurant and a flower hall. |
 Dendranthema X grandiflorum cv. |
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←Hydrangea macrophylla form. |
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←Cyrtostachys lakka |
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| The Brilant Zone | ||
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| An area where visitors can take in a breathtaking view and enjoy rare plants gathered from all corners of the world |
| This area comprises a viewing gallery, a meeting area for people to gather and interact, a western-styled garden, themed gardens and a hibiscus forest. |
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Farfugium japonicum var.giganteum |
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Parantica sita |
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Hibiscus hybridus |
| This particular species of butterfly is well-known for migrating to the warmer south during winter |
| The Breezy Zone |
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| An area where visitors can enjoy a gentle breeze amidst a forest of Japanese black pine. |
| This area comprises a forest of azalea, a garden of floral exhibits and a strolling path lined with flowers. |
 Lilium speciosumLycoris radiata |
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Lilium auratum |
 Prunus hyb.'izu no odoriko' |
 Papaver nudicaule |
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| 【Isiting Information】 》Opening Hours 9:00 - 17:00 (hours may vary on event days) 》Holidays December 30-31 》Entrance Fee High School Age + 600 Yen, Elementary-Junior High School Age 300 Yen (Groups of 20 or more receive 20% discount) 》Location (Nagasakibana) 1611 Okachogamizu, Yamagawa, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture 》TEL 0993-35-3333 》Access 90 mins. by car from Kagoshima city (Highway 226, approx. 60 km) 50 mins. to Ibusuki Station/ 55 mins. to Yamagawa Station from Kagoshima Chuo Station 25 mins. by car or bus from Ibusuki Station 15 mins. by car or bus from Yamagawa Station Regular sight-seeing buses also leave from Kagoshima Chuo Station (Ibusuki - Kaimon - Chiran Course) ** For details on access to Kagoshima Prefecture, please refer to the “Kagoshima Prefectural Visitors Bureau” website. 》Parking Lot (Free of charge) 585 car spaces, 12 bus spaces 》Botanical Gardens Bus Bus seats 9 people Seniors and the disabled are prioritized, but anyone can use free of charge when there are seats available 》Botanical Gardens Rental Cart Cart seats 5 people (drivers licence required) 500 Yen/ hour 》Wheelchair - Baby Cart Wheelchairs (Electric, Manual) and baby carts are provided at no cost 》Important Points Pets are not allowed in the gardens Garbage must be taken from the premises 》Toilet for the disabled Yes 》Restaurant Opening Hours 11:00 - 16:00 |
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