Makino Botanical Garden (Kōchi): Botanical garden for Families – Location & Nearest Station
Makino Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in Kōchi-shi, Kōchi Prefecture, about 614 km from Tokyo Station and 218 km from Osaka Station in a straight line.

| Type | Botanical garden |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 高知県立牧野植物園 |
| Location | Kōchi-shi, Kōchi Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Nishi-Takasu Station – about 1.3 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 139 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 218 km (straight line) |
| From Kyoto Station | about 256 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1958 |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 33.54667, 133.57778 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.makino.or.jp/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Nishi-Takasu Station, about 1.3 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (高知県立牧野植物園) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Wanpark Kochi Animal Land – Zoo, about 2 km away
- Kochi MIRAI Science Center – Science museum, about 4 km away
- Katsurahama – Beach, about 6 km away
- Katsurahama Aquarium – Zoo, about 6 km away
- Nakamura Clock Museum – Science museum, about 7 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.