The observation greenhouses are spectacularly arranged with pools, trees, and creative structures of flowers.

The observation greenhouses are spectacularly arranged with pools, trees, and creative structures of flowers. (Photo: Adeline Ong)

Orchid Sanctuary Dogashima, Izu

Orchid park located in Nishi Izu, western Izu

Adeline Ong Jul 08, 2012 - 1 min read

The observation greenhouses are spectacularly arranged with pools, trees, and creative structures of flowers.

This is the entrance to the Orchid Sanctuary Dogashima. You buy your ticket (adults 1300 yen; students 650 yen) at the entrance and then ride an elevator up the hill to the Main Hall.

This giant peacock statue located by the entrance is made out of orchids and plant material. This picture does not do it justice.

Entrance to the main hall. This is the first hall filled with beautifully arranged orchids. There are various spots specially set up for photo opportunities.

This is one of the many amazing varieties of orchids. Your senses are filled with the colors, shapes, and textures of all the varieties of flowers.

Beautiful orchids are everywhere.

Various other plants and flowers in addition to orchids can also be viewed and enjoyed.

One of the interesting walkways between greenhouse locations.

One of the greenhouse buildings.

There are various outdoor observatory decks on the Hill of Flowers and Birds.

Suspension bridge, called the Love Call Bridge

View of Suruga Bay.

Orchid Sanctuary Dogashima is a beautiful botanical garden showcasing many varieties of orchids in western Izu. You can visit this garden and five indoor greenhouses all year round as the large selection of varieties there bloom throughout the year. Six thousand pots of orchids are nurtured for visitors and for research and development.

Adeline Ong

Adeline Ong @adeline.ong

I am an Asian American currently living in Hayama, Japan, which is about a 2.5 hour drive south of Tokyo. I love traveling and seeing and experiencing new places, things, foods, and activities. I love taking pictures of everything.