Kusatsu Municipal Mizunomori Water Plant Park

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A beautiful botanical garden overflowing with aquatic plants, including lotuses and water lilies. Boasting the largest collection of water lilies in Japan, with over 150 varieties! Enjoy the seasonal flowers throughout the year.

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Flower Viewing

HighlightsThe Lotus Hall, showcasing over 150 varieties of water lilies—the largest collection in Japan.
See the Sal Tree, a tropical plant with significant meaning in Buddhism.
Enjoy beautiful scenery throughout the year, with cherry blossoms in spring, lotuses and water lilies in summer, and autumn foliage.
Admire the reflections of flowers in Hanakage Pond.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the well-maintained walking paths.

Basic Information

Address: 1091 Shimomonocho, Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Shiga

Access: Take the JR Biwako Line (Tokaido Main Line) or JR Kusatsu Line to Kusatsu Station, then the Omi Railway bus (bound for Biwako Museum) to the Mizunomori Water Plant Park bus stop. While the bus terminates at the Biwako Museum, buses returning to Kusatsu Station West Exit also stop at Mizunomori Water Plant Park. Show route

Op.Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Mondays

Fee: ¥300 for adults, ¥150 for high school students, free for junior high school students and younger.

INFO: Free parking is available (84 spaces for standard vehicles).

HP: http://www.seibu-la.co.jp/mizunomori/

Overview

Kusatsu Municipal Mizunomori Water Plant Park is a botanical garden located on the Karasuma Peninsula in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Opened in 1996 (Heisei 8), the park's theme is "Interaction between plants and people, and water and people." Spanning approximately 3.7 hectares, it features a rich display of aquatic plants, including lotuses and water lilies. Highlights include the Lotus Hall, showcasing over 150 varieties of water lilies—the largest collection in Japan—and the Sal Tree, a tropical plant with significant meaning in Buddhism. Enjoy seasonal flowers throughout the year, from cherry blossoms in spring, lotuses and water lilies in summer, and autumn foliage. Well-maintained walking paths allow for leisurely strolls. Mizunomori is a recommended sightseeing spot for connecting with nature and refreshing your mind and body. We hope you'll visit!

Kusatsu Municipal Mizunomori Water Plant Park

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