Established in 1946, this unique seven-acre research garden in Kodaira showcases more than 1,600 plant species utilized across traditional herbalism, modern pharmaceuticals, and cooking. Visitors can wander through 14 themed zones spanning tranquil greenhouses, colorful seasonal blooms, and dedicated plots for toxic species like poisonous clematis and spider lilies. The facility is most renowned for its heavily secured, double-fenced enclosure where opium poppies and cannabis are legally cultivated under strict surveillance for scientific study. It offers a rare, educational glimpse into the powerful intersections of botany, pharmacology, and natural history.
- Botanical Gardens
- Medicinal Plants
- Herbal Gardens
- Flora
- Unusual Attractions
- Science & Nature
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