What can you do at the Tropical Botanical Garden in Miyako Island? Our local staff will thoroughly explain everything from how to get there to how to enjoy it!

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Speaking of Miyako IslandThe first thing that comes to mind is the beautiful ocean.It comes to mind, doesn't it?

 

In fact, Miyako Island is not only rich in the sea, but also in nature.Many different tropical plants grow wild.

 

In this article, our local staff will introduce you to the Tropical Botanical Garden on Miyako Island.

 

What is Miyako Island Tropical Botanical Garden?

Miyako Island is located about 300 km southwest of the main island of Okinawa,It is a remote island where you can enjoy the rich nature.

 

It is popular as a remote island where visitors can enjoy beautiful coral reefs, mangrove forests, marine sports, and resorts, and enjoy nature to the fullest.

 

Among them,Tropical botanical garden on Miyako Island that takes advantage of the subtropical coastal climate.is an easily accessible tourist spot, just a 10-minute drive from Miyako Airport.

 

The Tropical Botanical Garden is planted with a collection of plants native to the islands of Okinawa,The largest artificial tropical botanical garden in the prefectureThe first two are the following.

The 120,000-sq,More than 1,600 plant species currently existThe company is doing so.

 

Among the more than 1,600 species planted, the most attractive are plants that are typical of Okinawa, such as deigo, banyan, and tokkuri kiwata.

 

The park also has a hands-on craft village where visitors can enjoy traditional crafts and local cuisine.

 

Miyako Island Tropical Botanical Garden Directions

Tropical Botanical Garden, if only to go around the short distance walking trails,It can be enjoyed in about 30 minutes.

 

Miyako Island Tropical Botanical Garden
How to enjoy

The Tropical Botanical Garden has a variety of facilities, including walking trails, an observatory, and a hands-on craft village.

 

In particular, in planting, the company has introduced tree seedlings not only from plants native to each island in Okinawa Prefecture, but also in partnership with botanical gardens in Japan, Hawaii, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia,You will be exposed to various forms of nature.

Another attraction of the Tropical Botanical Garden is that the garden is designed by Kazuyuki Ishihara, an internationally renowned garden designer, and visitors can see beautiful plantings.

 

Therefore, the Tropical Botanical Garden is not only a place to experience plants and the natural environment,A wide range of enjoyment, including learning about traditional cultureThis is a place where you can

 

Here is a closer look at how to enjoy the Tropical Botanical Garden.

 

walking

In the Tropical Botanical Garden,Four walking coursesare being made.

 

Each of the four courses is divided by distance and destination, and information maps are available at the information desk at the main entrance of the Tropical Botanical Garden.

Of these, the Dragon Course is the longest at approximately 4 kilometers, and offers a viewpoint and a lake to go around.

 

In addition, the map includes information on the basics of walking, with the right gait,Walk around and enjoy the scenery.

 

botanical observation

The Tropical Botanical Garden is a place where visitors can observe a wide variety of plants unique to the subtropical zone,It is a place where you can enjoy using all five senses.

 

Dayigo, banyan, tokkuri kiwata, hibiscus, bougainvillea, mango, etc.The area is home to a variety of tropical plants, allowing visitors to enjoy the changes in the seasons.

Also,Observation and photography of plants, insects and birdsare also recommended.

 

Thus, you should enjoy all the environments in the Tropical Botanical Garden and observe the plants that can only be seen here.

 

Botanical Sketches

The Tropical Botanical Garden is also equipped with rest areas and other facilities, allowing visitors to sketch plants in a serene environment.

 

Artificial botanical gardens often enclose their grounds with fences, but the design inside the Miyakojima Tropical Botanical Garden allows visitors to enter a natural environment within its spacious grounds.

The official website of the Tropical Botanical Garden also provides an illustrated guide to the plants that have been planted,If you are not familiar with plantsBut,Get to know the names.

 

By knowing the names and sketching the plants, it is possible to enjoy the Tropical Botanical Garden more.

 

Miyako Island at the Tropical Botanical Garden
Famous plants that can be observed

Inside the Tropical Botanical Garden,Approximately 4,000 trees of 1,600 species grow in the park.The climate of Miyako Island is very pleasant, and there are many plants that can be observed only because of the climate of Miyako Island.

 

Here we introduce some of the famous plants that can be seen in the Miyakojima Tropical Botanical Garden.

 

Indian coral tree (Erythrina variegata)

The deigo is the prefectural flower of Okinawa,Red flowers blooming in early summerIt is.

 

Originally from India and the Malay Peninsula, it grows wild on the Amami Islands and the Ogasawara Islands outside Okinawa Prefecture.

 

It is a fast-growing tree, with a stumpy, thick trunk that can grow to more than 10 meters, and is planted in parks and along roadsides.

 

In Okinawa, it is said that the blooming of deigo trees can predict the typhoon of the year,It is an important flower for Okinawans.

 

Thus, the deigo is the prefectural flower of Okinawa, loved and symbolized by many people.

 

banyan tree

As a houseplantPopular Banyan Treeare distributed in tropical and subtropical climates.tall, evergreen treeIt is.

 

Some believe that the banyan tree gets its name from the way its trunk and aerial roots grow in a tangle.

 

The banyan tree's aerial roots are also capable of breaking through asphalt, concrete, and other materials.powerful force of lifeWe have a

 

Furthermore, in OkinawaA spirit called KijimunaIt is said to be a plant in which the "Mere Old Man" dwells, and it is also important as a feng shui charmer.

 

Therefore, from the banyan treeYou will feel a strong life force.

 

Surinam toad

The hot pink bright flowers of the Tokkuri Kiwata are the most popular,A tree of the mallow family Panyaceae, native to Brazil.It is.

 

The shape of the trunk with a bulge in the middle resembles a tock, and the cotton-like substance that forms after the flowers is called kiwata, hence the name tock-kiwata.

 

The flowers bloom during the dry season in its native South America,Flowering season in Japan is from fall to early springThe number of the "A" column will be multiplied by the number of the "B" column.

 

Furthermore, the cotton that can be taken from the fruit is,Pillows, Cushions, CushionsAvailable as fillings such as

 

Therefore, in addition to its spectacular flowers, the Tokkuri kiwata is a tree with a practical aspect.

 

hibiscus

Hibiscus is the flower of Hawaii,Aloalo in HawaiianIt is called

 

It is widely popular in Japan as a tropical image, and can be seen in Okinawa for a long period of time from summer to autumn.

 

Hibiscus is the general name for shrubs of the genus Hibiscus in the mallow family, and there are said to be many varieties.

 

In addition, hibiscus is used as a source of food and fiber,Relief from fatigueHibiscus tea, which has a

 

Thus the hibiscus,Flowers that support the image of the tropicsand is a plant that can be used for a variety of purposes.

 

Boukenvillea

Boukenvillea is a shrub native to South America,It blooms anytime in warm areas with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius.

 

On the other hand.resistant to coldIt is possible to overwinter at temperatures of 5 degrees Celsius or higher.

 

The name Boukenvillea also comes from the explorer Bouganville, who found the tree in Brazil in 1768.

 

Furthermore, knowing that the flower is only the white part in the center and the surrounding colored parts are the foliage will change the way you look at it.

 

Thus, the boukenvillea has gorgeous foliage,The plant is easy to grow in large areas.

 

Facilities around Miyakojima Tropical Botanical Garden

In the vicinity of the Tropical Botanical Garden,Miyakojima Hands-on Craft Village and Miyakojima City MuseumThere are various facilities such as

 

Here we will explain the facilities that can be enjoyed together with the Tropical Botanical Garden, and their respective attractions.

 

Miyakojima City Experience Craft Village

Miyakojima City Experience Craft Village was opened in 2009 and is adjacent to the Tropical Botanical Garden.

 

Through the experience program, we will provide a unique Miyako IslandTraditional crafts, local cuisine, nature, culture and historyIt is possible to learn about such things as

 

Therefore,A place for children's free research and learningMany people visit this place as a

 

In addition, visitors can experience Ryukyusoku, so they can change into Okinawa's unique traditional kimono and feel the history of the island,Enjoy an extraordinary feelingThe following is an example of a product that can be used in this way.

 

There are also eight manufacturing studios where visitors can enjoy woodworking, ceramics, shellwork, local cuisine, Miyako textiles, chigaya, kaleidoscopes, and art.

 

Miyakojima Hands-on Craft Village is one of the places you should visit because it offers hands-on programs that allow you to experience the traditions of Okinawa and Miyako Island as described above.

 

Miyakojima City Museum

The Miyakojima City Museum is located 1 km away from the Tropical Botanical Garden,History and traditions of Miyako IslandIt is a place where you can learn about

 

Important historical documents and daily necessities are on display, and Pāntu masks greet visitors from the entrance.

 

Pāntu is a festival in Miyako Island,Three Gods Pāntu.The traditional event is that the people are chased and covered with mud by theThe following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

 

At the Miyakojima City Museum,Experience island traditions and cultureIt can be said that it is possible to

 

Tropical plant observation in Miyako Island is
Night tours are recommended!

In the largest Upuki-no-Mori forest in Miyako Island,春夏の季節にナイトツアーが開催されています。

 

亜熱帯性気候の宮古島では、日が暮れる時間が夜行性の生き物たちの活動開始です。

 

例えば、日中に活動する鳥たちが巣に戻る頃、入れ替わりでオオコウモリが飛び回り始めます。

また、夜行性の鳥や虫たちの鳴き声が鳴り響き、夜の雰囲気を感じることが可能です。

 

夜の森を不安に感じられる方もいらっしゃるかもしれませんが、ツアーは森を知り尽くしたガイドが案内するため、お子様と一緒でも安心して参加していただけます。

 

さらに森の中から見上げた星空は、非日常を感じる事ができる、贅沢な景色です。

 

植物観察したり自然を感じたりしたいとお考えの方は、ナイトツアーに参加してみましょう。

 

in the end

今回は、宮古島の熱帯植物園の行き方や楽しみ方についてご紹介いたしました。

 

宮古島は、サンゴ礁の美しい海やマングローブ林などの自然に加えて、熱帯植物園・マリンスポーツ・リゾートなど多くの楽しみがある離島です。

 

熱帯植物園は、沖縄県内や世界中から集められた植物が植栽されており、独自の自然環境を形成The company is doing so.

 

また、併設している体験工芸村や博物館では、宮古島の伝統や歴史を学ぶことができるため、より深く宮古島を知ることが可能です。

 

宮古島を訪れる際には、熱帯植物園にも訪れてみてはいかがでしょうか。

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