<p>Sakura in bloom at the Makino Botanical Garden</p>

Sakura in bloom at the Makino Botanical Garden (Photo: Mandy Bartok)

Spring at Makino Botanical Garden

Kochi welcomes the warmer months with a burst of color

Mandy Bartok Mar 26, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>Sakura in bloom at the Makino Botanical Garden</p>

<p>A view from the sakura section of the garden</p>

<p>A weeping cherry tree just past its prime</p>

<p>Tulips line the walks in the south garden</p>

<p>A variety of flowers can be enjoyed in the spring months</p>

<p>A statue of Kochi-born botanist Tomitaro Makino</p>

There's no wrong season in which to visit the perfectly-tended Makino Botanical Garden perched on top of Godaisan just outside of Kochi City. But the months of March through May see the earth awaken from her winter slumber and a palette of pinks, purples, and pale blues carpets the grounds of the south garden area. Don't miss the bold tulips, the delicate phlox or the candy-colored sakura that are sprinkled throughout the grounds. The views over the water back to Kochi City are impressive as well, if you can tear your eyes away from the flora!

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Mandy Bartok

Mandy Bartok @mandy.bartok

Japan resident for 10 years, with time spent in Okinawa, Kumamoto and Tokyo.