Hokkaido Official Tourism Site HOKKAIDO LOVE!

Home to about 300 species and 3,000 tropical plants, this unique botanical garden offers a warm escape in Hakodate. Visitors can enjoy the rare sight of Japanese macaques relaxing in hot springs during the winter months.

Step through the greenhouse doors and enter a different world. You are greeted by warm, humid air and the lush, fresh scent of greenery. Inside, exotic plants with playful names like the "ice cream tree" and "breadfruit tree" grow in abundance, their vibrant blossoms coloring the landscape. The contrast between the deep green foliage inside and the white snow falling outside the glass walls is a magical scene unique to this northern land. After exploring, you can enjoy a relaxing moment at the foot bath, which uses natural hot spring water from Yunokawa, letting the gentle warmth soak in while you gaze at the tropical forest.

The garden’s most iconic winter tradition is the Japanese macaques at Monkey Mountain. From December to around May, you can see these monkeys soaking in the steaming hot spring water, their eyes narrowed in contentment. Watching them huddle together or soak up to their shoulders is like observing guests at a hot spring inn. The outdoor area is also well-equipped with a "Water Plaza" and playground equipment for toddlers. Offering close encounters with nature and animals, it is the perfect spot for families to create lasting travel memories.