Large botanical garden opened in 1962. The grounds includes greenhouse with plants native to the island, a view point, and woodland. The Hachijo Visitor Center is also located in the grounds and is a good place to start to get maps and plan what you’re going to see (you an also see the glowing mushrooms native to the island!).

Glowing mushrooms at the botanical gardens
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Hachijo Botanical Park, 2843 Okago, Hachijo, Tokyo 100-1401
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9:00-17:00
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