Exploring the workings of nature from two perspectives (Special Exhibition & Experience)

Special Exhibition: "Traveling Botanical Garden 2026 ~A Botanical Garden Comes to the City~"

■Period: July 1st (Tue) - September 30th (Wed)
■Venue: 4th floor "GALLERY, Courtyard"
■ Admission fee: Free

Experience the "species conservation" efforts protected by the botanical garden and the "satoyama ecosystem" thriving in the courtyard. Through videos of activities on cliffs and displays of familiar trees such as coffee and vanilla, we offer a special moment to comfortably learn about the beautiful and powerful workings of nature and its future.

Explore the microscopic world of carnivorous plants with botanical garden staff!

■Date and Time: July 4th (Sat) and 11th (Sat), 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
■Venue: STUDIO on the 3rd floor
■Price: 500 yen (tax included)
■Reservations and details Here *Scheduled to be released on June 16th (Tue) at 6 PM.

Join botanical garden staff and use a microscope to get a peek into the fascinating lives of carnivorous plants. This popular program is perfect for summer vacation research projects and will stimulate the intellectual curiosity of both children and adults.

Making small baskets by weaving palm leaves from the botanical garden.

■Date and Time: August 8th (Sat) 11:00 AM - / 2:00 PM - (45 minutes each)
■Venue: 4th floor "Shop Table"
■Price: 500 yen (tax included)
■For reservations and details, please click here. *Scheduled to be released on June 18th (Thursday) at 12:00.

Deputy Director Arahori of the botanical garden will give a direct lecture! Using the heart shape of palm leaves grown in the botanical garden, we will transform discarded materials into wonderful souvenirs. Experience making sustainable baskets that gently blend into everyday life.

Bottle flower arrangements adorned with seasonal wildflowers.

■Date and Time: August 1st (Sat) 14:00-16:00
■Venue: 4th floor "Shop Table"
■Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
■Reservations and details Here*Scheduled to be released on June 18th (Thursday) at 1:00 PM.

We use a special drying method to preserve the beautiful flowers and plants from the botanical garden, then seal them in glass bottles. This Shop allows you to enjoy the vibrant colors of flowers and plants that have finished their original purpose, making them perfect for interior decoration.

Deeply understanding nature within the city (learning and strolling)

Experience the satoyama (traditional Japanese rural landscape) hidden within city buildings: "Courtyard Green Wall Watching"

■Date and Time: Saturday, September 19th, 2 PM - 3 PM
■Venue: 4th floor "GALLERY, Courtyard"
■Price: 500 yen (tax included)
■Reservations and details Here*Scheduled to be released on June 18th (Thursday) at 1:00 PM.

Mr. Miyata, the representative of "Gobai Midori," the professional company that created the iconic vertical garden at this facility, will provide direct commentary. This is a special tour where you can explore the rich green gradient that has appeared in the middle of the building complex and the ecosystem where native plant species thrive, together with an expert.

"Acorn Jewelry Shop" with picture book author Keiko Yonemoto

■Date and Time: Saturday, September 23rd, 11:00 AM / 1:00 PM / 3:00 PM (approximately 1 hour each session)
■Venue: 4th floor "Shop Table"
■Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
■For reservations and details, please click here.*Scheduled to be released on June 18th (Thursday) at 13:00.

While learning about the ecosystem of tree nuts in a fun way, you can experience making one-of-a-kind accessories and key charms using various types of acorns provided by the botanical garden.