Mizu-no-Mori Water Botanical Garden

Upper water lily pond at the Kusatsu City Aquatic Botanical Gardens (Photo: Water lily pond – Greg Peterson / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Overview

Address

1091 Oroshimocho, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-0001

(Map) ( Directions )

Hours

9:00 - 16:30 Closed now

Opening Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 - 16:30
Wednesday
9:00 - 16:30
Thursday
9:00 - 16:30
Friday
9:00 - 16:30
Saturday
9:00 - 16:30
Sunday
9:00 - 16:30
Holidays
9:00 - 16:30

Price

¥300~

Phone

077-568-2332

Website

seibu-la.co.jp

Highlights

Lotus Pavilion

Lotus and water lily can be found collected in this centrally-located pavilion in the garden. The atrium houses domestic and foreign aquatic plants, water lilies, and lotuses. There are also other great exhibits in the Lotus Pavilion, such as murals, a video theater, an art gallery, and even a restaurant where you can grab a bite to eat—be sure to try the lotus-flavored soft serve ice cream or udon made by kneading lotus leaves into noodles.

Community Open Space

Enjoy the cool air surrounding this symbolic fountain in Mizu-no-Mori. Representing the bonds between water and people, this fountain often hosts water displays. The surrounding flowers—both hanging and flowerbeds—are changed every season. Look forward to seeing the fountain change with time.

Equipements

Adapté aux bébés
Parking gratuit
Restroom
Salle de change et d'allaitement

Facilities

Restaurant

Access

Take the bus bound for Lake Biwa Art Museum at Kusatsu Station and get off at the Mizu-no-Mori stop. It takes about 25 minutes.