Botanical Garden, Osaka Metropolitan University

Katano, Japan, Japan

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The Botanical Garden of Osaka Metropolitan University in Katano, Japan, was established in 1950 and covers about 63 hectares.

It houses approximately 4,500 plant species from around the world, including over 1,000 native Japanese species. The garden is noted for preserving 11 types of Japanese forests, including restored Neogene forests such as Metasequoia, a "living fossil" tree discovered by Dr. Shigeru Miki linked to the garden's research heritage.

The garden's collections also include rich displays of maples, cherries, plum trees, camellias, palms, bamboo, desert plants, and tropical/subtropical species, with seasonal highlights like cherry blossoms and camellias reflected in a variety of cultivars. The garden serves as both a research and educational resource, providing insight into ecology, systematics, horticulture, and conservation, contributing to the academic mission of Osaka Metropolitan University.

It is accessible from nearby Kisaichi Station and popular among locals and visitors for experiencing seasonal changes and traditional Japanese plant species.​