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The beautiful wooden structures that won architecture accolades and the giant greenhouse looking as if wandering into a jungle are highly photogenic. Packed with displays of meticulous, beautiful botanical illustrations left by the doctor and setups to feel natural healing with all five senses, it is a premier healing spot to quietly immerse yourself in deep affection for Japanese plants and excellent aesthetic sensibilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The &#8220;Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden&#8221; in Kochi City is a beautiful sacred botanical sanctuary where plant fans and nature-loving travelers from worldwide gather, established to honor the achievements of Dr. Tomitaro Makino, praised as the father of Japanese botany. Utilizing the vast terrain of Mt. Godai, more than 3,000 species of seasonal beautiful flowers and rare tropical plants are cultivated in perfect harmony, centered around wild plants related to the doctor. The beautiful wooden structures that won architecture accolades and the giant greenhouse looking as if wandering into a jungle are highly photogenic. 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