Shiranoe Botanical Garden

Welcome to the Shiranoe Botanical Garden, a hidden jewel of horticulture nestled on the eastern slopes of the Moji Peninsula in Kitakyushu. As a scholar of landscape architecture might observe, this garden is a masterful example…

We begin our exploration at the Main Plaza, just past the entrance gate. For a modest fee of three00 yen for adults and one50 yen for children, you have gained access to a world of curated nature. …

As we ascend into the heart of the garden, we enter the magnificent Maple Grove. This is perhaps the most iconic section of Shiranoe, home to approximately eight hundred maple trees of various species. …

While the maples dominate the autumn, the spring at Shiranoe belongs to the Sakura, or cherry blossoms. As we follow this trail, we encounter dozens of varieties of cherry trees, from the ubiquitous Somei Yoshino with its pale…

As we push further up the hillside, the paths become somewhat steeper and the surrounding forest feels more ancient. This area is dedicated to the preservation of rare and indigenous flora of the Kyushu region. …

We have reached one of the highest points of the Shiranoe Botanical Garden. From this vantage point, the trees part to reveal a stunning panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea. …

As we descend back toward the main entrance, I hope you have found the Shiranoe Botanical Garden to be a place of both intellectual interest and spiritual restoration. We have seen how eight hundred maple trees can transform a…